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 AMC, California Pizza Kitchen, Hertz, Mallinckrodt, OneWeb, Travelport, Washington Prime Group and the State of California regarding PG&E’s chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking unit is seeking Summer Associates 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.

• 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.
• Managing and developing junior resources.

• 2-5 years of work experience.
• Core modeling and valuation experience.
• Significant level of maturity and the ability to work as a team interfacing with top company executives and senior management.
• Highly organized, with the initiative and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Effective process management abilities.

• No jobseeker will be considered if these basic qualifications are not met.
• Must be:
  • On track to receive an MBA or JD from a top university.
  • Must be on track to graduate in either December 2024 or Spring 2025.

• A salary based on an annual rate of $175,000 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.

Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: Guggenheim Investments, a premier global asset manager and investment advisor, and Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking and capital markets business. Guggenheim’s professionals are based in offices around the world, and our commitment is to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity while advancing the strategic interests of our clients.

Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimPartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @GuggenheimPtnrs.