How is Baird's Chicago office viewed in 2020? Any information on the firm's reputation in the MM, top groups (specifically interested in learning more about it's healthcare team), exit opps, compensation, etc.? Thanks!
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Top MM shop, very well respected in Chicago. Exits to MM PE mostly (cue debate as someone argues that Baird exits to UMM PE and occasionally MF and then someone argues back that is no way true and it's mostly exits to MM / LMM PE and they angrily go back and forth even though neither of them know what they're talking about)
Really appreciate the insight - SB'ed! Do you happen to know anything about Baird's healthcare group (have only seen things about industrials on WSO)?
I don't cover healthcare so can't say. Hopefully someone with experience with them can speak to that. Anecdotally I did do an informational call with a Baird healthcare MD when I was doing SA recruiting who was an alum of my school a few years back. Tbh he was kind of a dick but I actually don't think that's representative of the firm or group. Think he was just having bad/busy day and didn't have time for an info call with some 21 year old. Don't think that helps but brings back some memories
HC definitely is towards the lower end of their groups in terms of quality but I’ve seen decent exits. Just search LinkedIn or google.
Generally speaking, would you say there is a considerable difference in compensation across groups in MM investment banks? At the end of the day, is it advisable to join a stronger group covering an industry you aren't interested in or a weaker one covering an industry you are actually interested in?
Just wanted to follow up on my question and hear your thoughts!
Would you recommend joining a stronger group covering an industry you aren't interested in or a weaker one covering an industry you are actually interested in?
Thanks!
Strong firm that is well-diversified and employee owned. Looked on favorably in the middle market as one of the top MM banks. Historically, bread & butter has been industrials but the firm is proactively expanding its healthcare presence (two strong MD's head the group). Also has robust consumer, tech & services and real estate teams on the banking side.
Thank you for the insight! I appreciate it. How would you rank the reputation of Baird's healthcare group to its consumer and tech & services counterparts?
Just wanted to follow up on my question and hear your thoughts!
Where would you say the quality of Baird's healthcare group (deal flow, exit opps, reputation) falls in comparison to its consumer and tech & services groups?
Thanks!
Solid MM firm with solid pay and solid MM buy side exits. As vanilla as you can get
Baird Chicago vs Milwaukee? Which is better for PE exits?
Chicago
Why would you ever want to exit to the buyside when you could make an investment banking salary in Milwaukee though?
I heard Baird Chicago (not sure about Milwaukee) pays 1st year associates a base salary of $175,000 and 70-100% bonus. Can anyone confirm?
I'm usually not one to comment on these trash threads but FFS, use the search button. Even a simple google search would've answered your question.
I was specifically interested in Baird's healthcare group (which I couldn't find much on with the search). This thread has been very helpful and I always appreciate hearing from the community!
Word is that they had a decent sized layoff there this week. Approx 20-30% of the investment banking group.
Heard this as well
This is unfortunate. When could we expect them to pick up hiring people to get back to where they were pre-COVID? Or do you think it will stay at the reduced headcount for the foreseeable future?
This is absurd. Can anyone else confirm or provide a third-party source?
Litquidity posted about it on their IG. Nomura also had some
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