2025 Securities Investment Banking Summer Associate – Chicago

Guggenheim Partners

Jun 4

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Banking & Finance
$175K
Chicago

Requirements

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
Preferred Qualifications:
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

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 focus of the Securities Investment Banking Summer Associate program in Chicago?

The focus of the program is on M&A advisory, providing interns with hands-on experience and exposure to a variety of strategic advisory assignments.

What opportunities are available for interns during the 10-week program?

Interns will have the opportunity to work as junior associates on deal teams, receive formal training, participate in mentoring programs, attend networking and social events, engage in community service events, and work on a strategic advisory project.

What skills and qualities are you looking for in potential candidates for the Securities Investment Banking Summer Associate program?

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with exceptional quantitative and communication skills who are looking to jump-start their career in investment banking.

How does the internship program aim to support the professional development of interns?

The program provides best-in-class Investment Banking training, including M&A process management, business acumen, financial analysis, data analysis, soft-selling and presentation skills, professional communication (verbal, written and virtual), negotiations, and more.

What is the potential for full-time employment after completing the internship program?

The Investment Banking unit will source most of its full-time associate class from the internship program, providing interns with the opportunity for potential full-time employment.

Guggenheim Partners

Innovative Solutions. Enduring Values.®

Finance

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

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.