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Experienced Analyst – Investment Banking, Commercial Services

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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationChicago
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1–3 yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 22, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live5d ago
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At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
1-3 years of Investment Banking experience
SIE Exam, Series 79 and Series 63 must be acquired within 150 days of employment
Commitment to meet the demands of high volume and high-end client services
Capable of balancing and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Effective communicator – verbal, written and virtual
Curious and resourceful businessperson with strong understanding of accounting and finance
Desire to join a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial platform
Detail-oriented, organized, with initiative and ability to multitask and work as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm
Demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Skills
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
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.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
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Support deal teams in developing, maintaining and using financial models
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Perform financial and valuation analysis such as discounted cash flow analysis, multiple valuation analysis
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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
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Prepare client presentations and interacting with senior bankers, clients, lawyers and accountants
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Develop an in-depth understanding of M&A deal processes
Nice to have
Preferred Qualifications
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Commitment to meet the demands of high volume and high-end client services
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Capable of balancing and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
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Effective communicator – verbal, written and virtual
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Curious and resourceful businessperson with strong understanding of accounting and finance
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Desire to join a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial platform
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Detail-oriented, organized, with initiative and ability to multitask and work as part of a team
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm
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Demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
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Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
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1-3 years of Investment Banking experience
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SIE Exam, Series 79 and Series 63 must be acquired within 150 days of employment
Work Location
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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 [email protected] 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.