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Internship - Securities Processing (Year-Round)

Baird · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Aug 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 28, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time being careful mattered more than being fast. What was at stake?

What they are checking: The accuracy this posting puts ahead of speed.

Describe a time you asked for more work rather than waiting to be given it.

What they are checking: The proactive initiative the posting names directly.

Why does operations work interest you when most finance students want a front-office seat?

What they are checking: Genuine interest in the function rather than a stepping stone.

Baird also posted a year-round accounting and finance internship and a summer equity research internship. Why securities processing for you?

What they are checking: Self-placement among the three Baird internships posted together.

This is full time during the summer at thirty-seven and a half to forty hours and fifteen to twenty hours a week during semesters, onsite in Milwaukee, for graduates of May 2028 or later, and Baird states it will not sponsor a visa now or in future. Does that work, and what do you want to know about how the school-year hours fit around classes?

What they are checking: Direct check on the stated schedule, graduation window and eligibility.

What would you do

An exception comes to you and the numbers do not match. How would you go about researching it?

What they are checking: Research method on the core task of this seat.

How would you handle a task you have done fifty times without your attention drifting on the fifty-first?

What they are checking: Honesty about repetitive work, which is most of operations.

How would you explain a processing delay to someone waiting on it?

What they are checking: Client service communication from an operations seat.

About the work

This internship handles physical stock certificates alongside book entry shares. What do you understand about why both still exist?

What they are checking: Curiosity about the operational reality this team lives in.

Walk me through what you think happens between a trade being placed and it settling.

What they are checking: Baseline understanding of securities movement, which the internship teaches.

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The full job description

As published by Baird.

About the Role: Baird’s Operations Department (“Ops”) is the best kept secret in the financial services industry and plays a critical role to the success and growth or the firm. We partner with the different business and functions within Baird with the goal of driving efficiencies and reducing risk to the firm. The Securities Processing team plays an important role in safeguarding client assets through the receipt, transfer, registration, and maintenance of physical and electronic securities. The team works closely with branches, transfer agents, custodians and other Operations teams to support accurate and timely processing of securities transactions. This internship requires working full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday and work part time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week, in our downtown Milwaukee, WI office. We are seeking a local student who can start January 2027 or earlier. The Impact You’ll Make: • Assist in processing and clearing physical stock as well as book entry shares • Support the receipt, review and maintenance of physical stock certificates and related documentation • Learn how securities move through the financial system, including interactions with transfer agents, depositories and custodians • Research and resolve exceptions while ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently • Gain exposure to brokerage operations, risk management practices and regulatory requirements • Participate in daily team meetings and collaborate across the firm to help ensure highly efficient customer service • Work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment • Receive firsthand mentoring and training What You’ll Bring to Baird: • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related degree preferred • Anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player • Positive attitude, proactive in seeking additional work and strong initiative • Detail oriented and exhibits organizational, time management and problem-solving skills • Strong client service, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills About Our Intern Program: Jumpstart your career with Baird’s high-impact summer intern program! You’ll gain real-world experience, connect with inspiring leaders and grow through hands-on projects, mentorship and dynamic events. From our Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day to firmwide networking and professional development, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative culture that values your voice and fuels your future. To learn more, check out this video . Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status . Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.