2027 Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking Summer Associate – New York Capital Structure Advisory (Restructuring)

Capital Structure Advisory Group — Summer Associate

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. The group provides services 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 Lumen, MultiPlan (nka Claritev), Azul Brazilian Airlines, Rite Aid, Hawaiian Electric, Hertz, Family Dollar, and the FDIC regarding the resolutions of First Republic Bank and Silicon Valley Bank.

The Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking unit is seeking Summer Associates to join the Capital Structure Advisory Group. This program offers the opportunity to work as part of small client teams on major strategic assignments, with meaningful exposure to senior bankers and client representatives. Candidates should be top performers who can thrive in an unstructured environment and demonstrate initiative, creativity, maturity, and enthusiasm for learning. The role is suited for individuals with solid finance knowledge and technical ability, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Identify, research, and analyze liability management, restructuring, distressed M&A, and financing opportunities.
• Evaluate and develop capital structure solutions and strategic alternatives for clients.
• Develop, maintain, and review complex financial models and valuation analysis.
• Perform client due diligence.
• Prepare information memoranda and other transaction-related documentation.
• Prepare and contribute to client presentations, and support deal teams in developing and maintaining financial models.
• Manage and develop 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.
• 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 an MBA or J.D. degree in December 2027 or Spring 2028.

Salary Details

• Annual base salary: $175,000.
• Actual base salary may vary depending on factors such as location and experience.
• The stated amount reflects base salary only; total compensation may include other components such as incentive compensation.

About Guggenheim Securities

Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. Guggenheim Securities offers services in four broad categories: Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. The firm is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Houston.

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