Since 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals. Being privately held enables us to prioritize long-term planning and investment – for our clients and the firm – without having to weigh those against the quarterly expectations of outside shareholders. 

Today Baird offers wealth management, investment banking, asset management, fixed income and equity sales and trading, equity research, public finance and private equity services. This balance of cyclical and counter-cyclical businesses provides financial strength and stability across market environments and enables us to consistently reinvest in our ability to serve clients.

We manage or oversee more than $430 billion in client assets and employ more than 5,100 Associates around the world. And, because nearly 80% of our associates are Baird stockholders, you can trust we all share a personal stake in your success.

For more than 20 consecutive years, Baird has been one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®, making us a workplace of choice for some of the most talented, passionate people in financial services. It also enables us to emphasize cultural compatibility in those we hire, many of whom stay their entire careers. All of this helps ensure the quality and consistency of our advice for clients and the timeless values that make the Baird Difference every day for our clients, our Associates and the communities we share. 

For more information, please visit https://www.rwbaird.com/bairddifference/.

Industry: Financial Services
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

Baird

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**Complex deals, real ownership, and career momentum. Grow further at Baird.**

Baird is where investment banking careers gain real traction. Associates take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with senior bankers and clients, and grow in a culture that values performance, collaboration, and long-term success.

We are seeking a highly motivated experienced Investment Banking Associate with at least two years of Investment Banking or equivalent experience to join our Defense & Government team in Tysons Corner, VA. Baird’s 20+ person dedicated Defense & Government team is recognized as a leading M&A advisor to the sector. Since 2021, the team has advised on 60 transactions totaling over $28 billion in transaction value.

**What You’ll Do**

Responsibility that shapes your skill. Work that deepens your impact.

- Play a lead role in executing public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic financial advisory services across a range of sectors

- Drive the preparation of company valuations, financial models, marketing materials, and client presentations

- Contribute to business development efforts through research and analysis

- Work directly with senior bankers and client executives, gaining insight into leadership-level decision-making

- Oversee deal execution by directing analysts in their use of AI platforms like Rogo for due diligence and research, while using tools like Power BI to synthesize complex data into strategic advice for clients

**What You’ll Gain**

A team that runs on trust, momentum, and shared values .

- Build strong relationships with client leadership and C-suite executives through active involvement in complex M&A transactions

- Take on greater ownership through lean deal teams that offer more responsibility

- Navigate clear paths for progression with mentorship, visibility, and real opportunity

- Advance alongside elite, high-performing peers who hold each other to a high standard

- Collaborate across Baird’s global investment banking platform—500+ banking associates working together to drive results across geographies, sectors, and specialties

- Grow in a culture that values diverse perspectives, welcomes ambition, and builds success through collaboration and shared purpose

**What It Takes**

We’re looking for people ready to lead with focus and integrity .

- At least one year of full-time experience in a solution-focused financial or quantitative role

- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a track record of delivering results

- Clear communication, strong leadership, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-performing team

- Intellectual agility, initiative, and the drive to grow in a fast-paced, client-focused environment

- Experience with AI tools such as Rogo, CoPilot, and Auxi is preferred

- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar

**Compensation And Benefits**

- $175,000 - $200,000 annual salary with bonus potential

- Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or GIB profitability

- In addition to a strong culture that is focused on health and well-being, our organization offers competitive total compensation packages and comprehensive benefits including: protected Friday night and Saturdays, periodic sabbaticals during career, shareholder opportunities, mandatory paid time off (PTO) and robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution

**Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms **: Baird does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not compensate for any placement resulting from such submissions. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be treated as valid applications.

~~Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. ~~

Investment Banking Associate - Defense, Space & Government

Transworld Business Advisors Commonwealth (VA, MD, DE, WV) is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchise consulting, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists.

Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business, franchise, or commercial real estate sale.

Our Richmond VA business brokers represent the Greater Richmond VA area as well as multiple areas of Virginia.

Industry: Investment Banking
Company Size: 11-50 employees

Transworld Business Advisors Commonwealth (VA, MD, DE, WV)

**🚀 Hiring Business Advisors | M&A Advisors | Business Brokers **

**💼 Transworld Business Advisors Commonwealth (VA, MD, DE & WV) **

**Transworld Business Advisors Commonwealth ** is expanding across the Mid-Atlantic region, and we are looking for driven sales leaders, entrepreneurs, and relationship builders ready to step into a high-growth, high-income career in Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Exit Planning.

This is more than a sales role.

This is an opportunity to build a long-term business and advisory career with one of the most recognized brands in the industry.

**Join one of the industry’s most successful teams: **

🏆 Inc. 5000 Honoree

🏆 Transworld Hall of Fame Office

🏆 Largest Transworld Territory on the East Coast

🏆 Collaborative platform with 25+ Advisors and Deal Professionals

At Transworld Business Advisors Commonwealth, our advisors work directly with business owners, investors, entrepreneurs, and private buyers helping them buy, grow, and sell businesses across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and the greater Mid-Atlantic region.

**📍 Our territories include: **

**• Virginia – ** Northern Virginia (NoVA), Central Virginia, Hampton Roads, Southwest Virginia

**• Maryland – ** Rockville, Southern Maryland & Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County (North), Baltimore/Belair & Northern Maryland, Eastern Shore, Western Maryland,

**• Delaware – ** Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Middletown, and statewide coverage

**• West Virginia – ** Martinsburg & Eastern Panhandle

**Our platform specializes in: **

• Business Brokerage & M&A Advisory

• Main Street to Lower Middle Market Transactions

• Business Valuations & Exit Planning

• Franchise Consulting & Development

• Commercial Real Estate Connected to Business Sales

**Why join Transworld Business Advisors Commonwealth: **

• 300+ active business listings across VA, MD, DE & WV

• Access to proven systems, marketing, training, CRM, and national buyer networks

• Opportunity to build referral relationships with CPAs, attorneys, bankers, wealth advisors, and private equity groups

• Strong leadership, mentorship, and growth opportunities within a scalable platform

• Entrepreneurial environment with unlimited upside potential

**Ideal candidates: **

✔ Proven B2B sales or business development experience

✔ Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset

✔ Strong networking and relationship-building ability

✔ Passion for helping business owners through major transitions

✔ Comfortable with negotiations, advisory conversations, and complex deal processes

✔ Driven, resilient, and self-motivated

**Core responsibilities: **

• Develop relationships with business owners and acquisition buyers

• Market businesses and franchise opportunities for sale

• Structure and negotiate transactions

• Coordinate due diligence and closing activities

• Guide clients through the full buy-side or sell-side process

**Requirements: **

• 5+ years of professional B2B sales experience preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Strong communication and consultative sales skills

**Compensation: **

💰 Full-time 1099 independent contractor role

💰 Unlimited commission structure

💰 High earning potential: $200K to $1M+ annually for top performers

The business transition wave is accelerating. Millions of business owners are preparing for exit, succession, or growth opportunities over the next decade.

**We are building the next generation of trusted advisors across the Mid-Atlantic. **

**If you are ready to build a meaningful, scalable, and financially rewarding career, let’s connect. **

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B2B Sales Consultant | M&A Advisor | Business Broker | High-Income Entrepreneurial Career Opportunity | Most Successful Inc 5000 Team

Committed to Your Success – As a law firm of more than 900 professionals, Venable delivers legal services globally in every area of regulatory compliance, government affairs, corporate and business transactions, intellectual property, and complex litigation. But no matter the practice, we are united by our passion for the work, all meant to empower you, our client, to be the best version of yourself in any circumstance. Because it’s not about us; it’s about you – your priorities, your goals, your long list of what-ifs that keep you up at night. That’s just our to-do list. That’s what keeps us focused – your success.

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Content posted to LinkedIn by the law firm Venable LLP is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice or opinion. Such advice may only be given when related to specific fact situations that Venable has accepted an engagement as counsel to address. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.

Industry: Law Practice
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Venable LLP

Venable LLP’s Cybersecurity Group seeks a Cybersecurity Services Analyst to join the practice in the Washington, D.C. office.

Venable has the oldest and deepest privacy and cybersecurity practice in the country, serving as strategic advisors to clients in policy creation, high-stakes investigations, and litigation. The Cybersecurity Advisory arm was launched in 2015 under the leadership of former White House, NIST, and industry executives to augment the firm’s legal offerings with expertise in the technology, strategy, policy, business, and finance aspects of cybersecurity. Our “360 Degree Advisory Model” allows clients to depend on Venable for variety of services, including: legal advisory, privacy advisory, security services, organic growth strategy, business and market development, positioning and strategic communications, government engagement, and M&A advisory. More information is available at Venable.com.

In this role the Cybersecurity Services Analyst will be expected to operate successfully within a rapid paced and dynamic domain and be responsive to the requirements of multiple Directors, senior professionals, and clients. Time-management and organization must be adequate to meet the expectations of multiple projects and clients simultaneously.

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**Responsibilities **

- Coordinate and track projects while keeping team members apprised of project status and deadlines

- Assist clients with cybersecurity risk assessment and incident response

- Conduct studies focused on bringing new offerings to the market

- Coordinate policy efforts with leading companies and government to drive better cybersecurity outcomes, and,

- Initially, the analyst will play a supporting role, but over time, opportunities to lead aspects of client engagement may arise

**Qualifications **

- Bachelor’s degree, is required

- Experience with, and an understanding of, the cybersecurity market and security risk management, is required

- 1 to 3 years of directly relevant professional and/or internship experience is preferred

- Multiple language skills is a plus

- Ability to work independently on multiple projects covering different aspects of our advisory model

- Manage rapidly-changing assignments

- Thrives in a fast-paced environment

- Ability to understand, assess, and articulate complex business, market, policy, and/or technical issues

- Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to work on case teams

- Excellent discipline and organizational, planning, analytical, and troubleshooting skills

- Ability to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily from a variety of sources

- Strong attention to detail

- Ability to work a project independently and shows initiative in asking questions when needed

- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), is required

- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality

- Meet the firm’s billable requirement, and,

- Committed to work outside of normal business hours and travel as needed, which may be extensive and include weekends or holidays

The anticipated base salary for this position is $65,000 per year. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance.

Venable LLP is an ~~American Lawyer ~~ Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in California, Colorado, Delaware, Denver, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Our lawyers and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs. Additional information can be found at Venable.com.

~~Venable LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. To view our inclusion and opportunity policy, please click here. ~~

Cybersecurity Services Analyst

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