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Programme
Internship
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Duration
Year-round; full time during summer and part time during school semesters.
About the role
Baird’s year-round Compliance Internship in Milwaukee offers hands-on exposure to financial-services laws, regulations, ethical standards, and compliance processes. Interns support reviews, investigations, data analysis, reporting, and administrative work while collaborating with experienced professionals. The hybrid role starts in April/May 2027 and combines summer full-time work with semester part-time hours.
Responsibilities
- Analyze department, firm, and industry data supporting compliance business continuity.
- Assist with compliance reviews across various business units.
- Investigate potential watch list matches using online, database, and court-record research.
- Gather information about potentially suspicious client activity and escalate findings for analysis.
- Coordinate institutional branch reviews and maintain Excel and PowerPoint materials.
- Answer phones, respond to client questions, and complete assigned special projects.
Working Arrangement
- Work three days weekly in Baird’s downtown Milwaukee office and two days remotely.
- Work full time during summer, approximately 37.5–40 hours per week.
- Work part time during school semesters, approximately 15–20 hours per week.
- Applicants must be local students able to start in April/May 2027.
Program Experience
- Collaborate with experienced compliance professionals on practical tasks and projects.
- Participate in mentorship, professional development, networking, and firmwide events.
- Program activities include Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day.
Requirements
- Pursue a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
- Maintain a proven record of academic excellence and anticipate graduating May 2028 or later.
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Possess strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Have experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Be able to work without current or future employment visa sponsorship.