Job Description

Guggenheim Securities’ Capital Structure Advisory Group is a leading advisor to companies, creditors, investors, shareholders, and other constituents, navigating complex financial situations and financial distress, including comprehensive balance sheet recapitalizations, liability management transactions facilitated via amendment, exchange and consent solicitation, chapter 11 restructurings, distressed financings and distressed M&A. Recent transactions include Lumen, MultiPlan (nka Claritev), Azul Brazilian Airlines, Rite Aid, Hawaiian Electric, Hertz, Family Dollar, and the FDIC regarding the resolutions of First Republic Bank and Silicon Valley Bank.

Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking unit is seeking Summer Analysts to join the Capital Structure Advisory Group. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to work as part of small client teams on major strategic assignments, providing meaningful exposure to senior bankers and client representatives. Candidates should be top performers who are willing to work hard in an unstructured environment where initiative, creativity, maturity and enthusiasm for learning are highly valued. We are seeking bright, highly motivated individuals with solid finance knowledge and technical ability coupled with strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Identifying, researching and analyzing liability management, restructuring, distressed M&A and financing opportunities.
• Evaluating and developing capital structure solutions and strategic alternatives for clients.
• Developing, maintaining and reviewing complex financial models and valuation analysis.
• Performing client due diligence.
• Preparing information memoranda and other transaction-related documentation.
• Preparing and contributing to delivery of client presentations and supporting deal teams in developing and maintaining financial models.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interest for problem solving and client service.
• Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, genuine interest in finance and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Significant level of maturity and the ability to work under pressure as a part of a small team with top company executives and senior management.
• Highly organized, with the initiative and ability to multitask and work with limited supervision as a member of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Powerpoint and MS Word. Familiarity with Thomson/Factset and Bloomberg.
• Prior experience as an investment banking, private equity or corporate finance intern is a plus.
• Core modeling and valuation experience is a plus.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be on track to receive a Bachelors, Masters or equivalent degree in December 2027 or Spring 2028; major in finance / economics or a related field is a plus

Salary Details

• A salary based on an annual rate of $110,000 per year.
• The base salary amount represents the anticipated salary for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The salary listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.

About Us

Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. Guggenheim Securities offers services that fall into four broad categories: Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. Guggenheim Securities is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Houston.

For more information, please visit GuggenheimSecurities.com, follow us on LinkedIn or contact us at [email protected] or 212.518.9200.