# Baird Capital Associate - Investment, Global Private Equity at Baird Capital

- Company: Baird Capital
- What the company does: Baird Capital invests in founder-led, lower-middle-market B2B technology & services companies.
- Company website: https://www.bairdcapital.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Associate
- Location: IL-Chicago
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $130K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-16
- Apply by: 2026-11-30
- Apply: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/Careers/job/IL-Chicago/Baird-Capital-Associate---Investment--Global-Private-Equity_R20261179-1?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/baird-capital-baird-capital-associate-investment-global-private-equity/

## About the role

Baird Capital is seeking an Associate to join the Global Fund investment team within our private equity business. Baird Capital is the direct private investment group of Robert W. Baird & Co. (“Baird”) and invests in growing B2B technology and services businesses. Baird is a leading, employee-owned middle-market financial services firm with more than 5,200 employees and over 200 locations across the U.S. and Europe. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Evaluate Opportunities: Screen investments, conduct company and industry research, and assess key value drivers and risks
- Execute Transactions: Support due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, deal structuring, and investment committee materials
- Portfolio Management: Monitor performance, track key metrics, and contribute to board materials, strategic initiatives, and add-on acquisitions
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with Baird colleagues, portfolio-company leaders, and external advisors throughout the investment lifecycle
- Grow as an Investor: Build investment judgment and take on greater responsibility over time, with potential opportunities for a UK secondment
- Highly motivated with a strong work ethic, sound judgment, and consistent attention to detail


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