Position Summary
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 Hawaiian Electric, Hertz, Instant Brands, Lumen, Mallinckrodt, Rite Aid, Travelport, and the FDIC regarding the resolutions of First Republic Bank and Silicon Valley Bank.
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.
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.
· Managing and developing junior resources.
Preferred Qualifications
· 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.
Basic Qualifications
· No jobseeker will be considered if these basic qualifications are not met.
· Must be:
o On track to receive an MBA or JD from a top university.
o Must be on track to graduate in either December 2025 or Spring 2026.
Salary Details
· 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.