Job Description:2026 Summer Analyst Application InstructionsOn each individual application, you will be asked if you are applying to more roles for the current season. As you complete your final application, answer no to this question. This will trigger a task to rank your applications in order of interest. Your application(s) will be incomplete until the ranking is accurately submitted, so please follow the instructions carefully. Be sure you have no more tasks to submit in your Candidate Home, as the task will be sent back to you if you did not submit correctly. You're welcome to apply and be considered for more than one role, but we ask that you have a strong interest in each role/location to which you are applying. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as your resume is ready.Guggenheim Securities' Capital Structure Advisory Group is a leading advisor to companies, investors and other stakeholders navigating complex financial situations and financial distress. The combined Capital Structure Advisory Group advises companies, creditors, shareholders and other constituents on a wide range of distressed-related transactions including comprehensive balance sheet recapitalizations, liability management transactions facilitated via amendment, exchange and consent solicitation, distressed financings and distressed M&A. Recent transactions include Lumen, Rite Aid, Hawaiian Electric Company, Hertz, Mallinckrodt, Travelport, AMC, California Pizza Kitchen, Washington Prime Group, FDIC, and the State of California regarding PG&E's chapter 11 bankruptcy.Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking unit is seeking Summer Analysts 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interest for problem solving and client service.
- Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, genuine interest in finance and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
- 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.
- Highly organized, with the initiative and ability to multitask and work with limited supervision as a member of a team.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Powerpoint and MS Word. Familiarity with Thomson/Factset and Bloomberg.
- Prior experience as an investment banking, private equity or corporate finance intern is a plus.
- Core modeling and valuation experience is a plus.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be on track to receive a Bachelor's degree in December 2026 or Spring 2027; major in finance / economics or a related field is a plus
Salary Details
- A salary based on an annual rate of $110,000 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.
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. 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. For more information, please visit GuggenheimSecurities.com, follow us on LinkedIn or contact us at ...@guggenheimpartners.com or 212.###.####.