What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking Summer Associate – New York Generalist Program position at Guggenheim Partners?
Job Description:
Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking unit is seeking candidates to join its team for a 10 week Summer Associate Intern Program. 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 coupled with strong technical skills.
Essential Job Functions
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 Investment Banking product and services: Debt, Equity, Mergers and Acquisitions and Restructuring
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong interest for problem solving and client service
Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in finance
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
Interest in working in New York long term
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 December 2026 or Spring 2027