Baird SA position

I am considering applying for a Baird IB SA position and was wondering what anyone who has previously applied, been a SA or had an interview had on their resume as far as financial experience prior to applying? I have no banking experience (I do have experience in other financial areas (mostly mutual fund administration) so I'm wondering if it's even worth applying or if I have no chance, especially since I'm from a non-target. Thanks.

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There superday was last Friday for the Chicago office- I think their Milwaukee office had it the same day.

 

Dumbyoungbum... I believe Baird recruits at some regional schools (i.e. UW-Madison) in the fall for their summer analysts. I think if they don't recruit at your school you can still apply through January like most SA programs. Not 100% sure though but my father works there and that is my understanding.

 

I go to IU and they definitely recruit here but I haven't heard anything yet. Hmmm I'll have to check into that bc Baird was somewhere I was going to apply.

 

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