Robert W. Baird & Co. is seeking a Program Trader. The position will be responsible for actively trading domestic equity baskets utilizing industry leading EMS and algorithmic solutions.  The candidate should be a team player that is able to cultivate client relationships.  Candidates should have a minimum of five years of program trading experience on either the buy-side or sell-side.  Strong relationships and Series 7, 55 & 63 registrations are a plus but not requirement.  Non-registered hires will be required to attain the Series 7, 55 & 63.  Candidates will have a solid working knowledge of quantitatively based trading strategies. This newly created trading desk can be managed from Baird's home office in Milwaukee, WI or from its regional office in Stamford, CT.  Compensation is 100% cash divided between a base salary and a year-end bonus payment.  Baird is a privately-held and employee-owned firm, with a broad-based ownership structure.  

About Baird

Baird is an employee-owned, international wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Established in 1919, Baird has more than 2,300 associates serving the needs of individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. Baird oversees and manages client assets of more than $73 billion.

Committed to being a great place to work, Baird is one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in 2009 -- its sixth consecutive year on the list. Baird’s principal operating subsidiaries are Robert W. Baird & Co. in the United States and Robert W. Baird Group Ltd. in Europe. Baird also has operating subsidiaries in Asia supporting Baird’s private equity and investment banking operations. For more information, please visit Baird’s Web site at www.rwbaird.com.