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2025 Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking Summer Associate – Chicago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Banking & Finance
  • $175K
  • Chicago

Requirements

  • Commitment to meet the demands of high volume and high-end client services
  • Effective communicator – verbal, written and virtual
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Strong interest in problem solving and client services
  • Highly organized, with the initiative and ability to multitask and work with limited supervision on a team
  • Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in finance
  • Desire to join a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial platform
  • Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • 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
  • Basic Qualifications:
  • No jobseeker will be considered if these basic qualifications are not met
  • Must be:
  • On track to receive MBA or J.D. degree in Spring 2026

Responsibilities

  • Support deal teams in developing, maintaining and using financial models
  • Perform financial and valuation analysis such as discounted cash flow analysis, multiple valuation analysis
  • Perform company and industry research and gain in-depth understanding of sector trends, client challenges and strategies in order to develop innovative and creative solutions for our clients
  • Prepare client presentations and interacting with senior bankers, clients, lawyers and accountants
  • Develop an in depth understanding of M&A deal processes

FAQs

What is the job title of the position being offered?

The job title is "2025 Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking Summer Associate – Chicago."

Where will the Associate Interns be working?

Associate Interns will be working in Chicago as part of the Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking team.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Associate Interns?

Associate Interns will provide advisory services to private equity firms and corporate clients, with a focus on M&A advisory engagements, particularly sell-side M&A assignments.

What type of work will Associate Interns be involved in?

Associate Interns will work across the M&A team and be involved in high growth segments of the market.

Who will Associate Interns collaborate with during their internship?

Associate Interns will collaborate with colleagues from the investment banking teams in Atlanta, Boston, and New York.

What qualifications are being sought for this position?

The position seeks highly motivated individuals with exceptional quantitative and communication skills.

How might this internship impact future career opportunities within the company?

The Investment Banking unit will source most of its full-time associate class from the internship program, providing a pathway to full-time employment.

What is the nature of the team environment within the Investment Banking group?

The team environment is described as highly collaborative, promoting teamwork and support among members.

Is prior experience in investment banking required for this internship?

The job description does not specify a requirement for prior experience in investment banking, but it emphasizes the need for motivated individuals with strong skills.

When is the internship program scheduled to take place?

The internship program is scheduled for the summer of 2025.

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Mission & Purpose

Guggenheim Partners is a global investment and advisory firm with more than $300 billion in assets under management*. We have a track record of delivering results through innovative solutions across our two primary businesses of investment management and investment banking. Our Heritage Our history stems from Guggenheim Brothers, the Guggenheim family business dating back to the late 1800s. Guggenheim Partners began with the mission of creating exceptional value for our clients by applying the principles that made the Guggenheim family one of the most successful innovators, investors, and business managers in American history. These principles entail engaging highly talented people, challenging them to think creatively, and encouraging them to achieve extraordinarily high standards in their fields of expertise. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. *Assets under management are as of 3.31.2023 and include consulting services for clients whose assets are valued at approximately $84bn.