Experienced Analyst – Investment Banking, Commercial Services

Job Description Position Summary Guggenheim Securities (“GS”) is seeking an experienced Analyst to join its Commercial Services investment banking team in Chicago. Commercial Services is part of our Global Services coverage team and provides M&A and capital markets advisory to companies that deliver mission-critical services spanning facility, utility and infrastructure, architecture, engineering & consulting, and environmental services. Analysts become important members of our deal teams and work on a variety of interesting strategic advisory assignments. You will have significant exposure to senior bankers and client representatives as well as the ability to create meaningful relationships with other junior bankers. We will provide best-in-class Investment Banking training—formal and hands-on—as you continue to develop your professional toolkit: M&A process management, business acumen, financial analysis, data analysis, soft-selling and presentation skills, professional communication (verbal, written and virtual), negotiations, and more. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with exceptional quantitative and communication skills looking to jump-start their career through hands-on training and experience at a growing firm. Essential Job Functions Support deal teams in developing, maintaining and using financial modelsPerform financial and valuation analysis such as discounted cash flow analysis, multiple valuation analysisPerform 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 clientsPrepare client presentations and interacting with senior bankers, clients, lawyers and accountantsDevelop an in-depth understanding of M&A deal processes Preferred Qualifications Commitment to meet the demands of high volume and high-end client servicesCapable of balancing and managing multiple priorities simultaneouslyEffective communicator – verbal, written and virtualCurious and resourceful businessperson with strong understanding of accounting and financeDesire to join a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial platformDetail-oriented, organized, with initiative and ability to multitask and work as part of a teamExcellent written and verbal communication skillsResourcefulness, intellectual curiosity and enthusiasmDemonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Basic Qualifications Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree1-3 years of Investment Banking experienceSIE Exam, Series 79 and Series 63 must be acquired within 150 days of employment Work Location Currently, this role is expected to be in the Chicago office at least 4 days per week. 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 GSLateralRecruiting@guggenheimpartners.com or 212.518.9200. Guggenheim Securities, LLC (“GS”) does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. GS considers any resume or application to be unsolicited if (a) received from an entity or individual without a current recruiting agreement with GS or (b) submitted to anyone at the firm other than through the process set forth in the recruiting agreement between GS and the submitting entity or individual, and GS will not pay a fee to any entity or individual for such submission.