Corporate Relationship Manager

As a Corporate Relationship Manager on the Corporate Access Team, you will partner closely with public company leadership teams to become a trusted resource in helping companies access and better understand their shareholder base. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to client service, along with a genuine interest in understanding corporate strategy and investor engagement.The Impact You’ll Make:Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate leadership teams, including CEOs, CFOs, and Investor Relations professionals, through regular in-person meetings, calls, and written correspondenceServe as a strategic partner to corporates, advising on investor targeting, shareholder composition, and ownership trendsCollaborate closely with Baird’s Senior Research Analysts and teams to align corporate access and investor relations strategies for covered companies. Baird equity research covers approximately 700+ public companies across multiple sectorsProactively identify and develop new relationships with relevant non-covered companies, gaining a deep understanding of their investor relations strategy and corporate access needsPartner with Baird’s sales teams to assess investor interest and construct targeted investor schedules for corporate access events, i.e. Non-deal roadshows, conferences, HQ visits, webcasts, etc.Deliver a seamless, high-quality execution experience for all corporate access activities, managing logistics and communications end-to-end across a high volume of internal and external stakeholdersDevelop a strong working knowledge of covered companies and sectors, identifying trends and insights related to investor marketing activity and engagement across the industryMaintain accurate and up-to-date records in internal databases to support communication, reporting, and business continuityContribute positively to the team’s collaborative, inclusive culture, both in-person and virtuallyTravel domestically to meet with corporate clients a few times a yearWhat You’ll Bring to Baird: Bachelor’s degree required; Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or Communications preferred2–5+ years of relevant experience with a strong interest in financial markets and the investment management industrySIE, Series 7, 63, and/or 66 licensing expected with first 2 yearsProven ability to build and maintain strong relationships, including developing new, organic business connectionsExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and influence stakeholders with professionalismStrong client-service orientation, both internally and externallyAbility to problem-solve, manage competing priorities, and perform accurately under tight deadlines and peak workloadsHigh attention to detail with excellent organizational and follow-through skillsAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative teamAdaptability in a fast-moving, evolving environmentTeam-oriented mindset, high integrity, and a consistently positive, professional attitudeStrong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint#LI-AK1Baird 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.SummaryLocation: WI-MilwaukeeType: Full time