Experienced Associate – Investment Banking, Digital Infrastructure

Guggenheim Partners•New York, NY

12d•$200,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

Guggenheim Securities (GS) is seeking an experienced Associate to join its Digital Infrastructure Investment Banking team in New York. This market-leading team, with offices in New York and London, has strong relationships across various client types, including large public companies, financial sponsors, and high-growth private companies. The team specializes in executing M&A transactions and capital markets advisory projects for companies in the telecom, data centers, AI, networking, fiber, broadband, cable, towers, and satellite sectors. They also advise financial sponsors and other capital providers. The team's expertise spans mergers & acquisitions, equity & equity-linked capital markets, debt capital markets transactions, joint ventures, balance sheet management, and bespoke strategic & financial products. Their client approach emphasizes building deep, collaborative, and value-additive relationships to become long-term trusted advisors. The team fosters a collaborative, partnership-driven culture that encourages the development of technical, leadership, and client-facing skills. Associates are integral to client relationships and transaction lifecycles, benefiting from mentorship from senior team members. GS is committed to Associate development, focusing on marketing, sales, analytical, and communication skills. The role is considered a career-track position with a focus on innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Associates will receive best-in-class investment banking training, both formal and hands-on, covering M&A process management, business acumen, financial analysis, data analysis, presentation skills, professional communication, and negotiations.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
5 years of experience or an MBA with a minimum of 2+ years of experience in IB
Core modeling and valuation experience in professional setting
SIE Exam, Series 79 and Series 63 must be acquired within 150 days of employment

Nice To Haves

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
Sell-side advisory experience is a plus
Experience in the telecom & digital infrastructure sector is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day project management and oversee execution on a range of advisory and financing transactions
Develop and oversee financial and accounting analyses and help identify, research, and analyze M&A and financing opportunities
Analyze and manage the analysis of market trends, competitive landscapes, and publicly traded company financials to identify potential client solutions and new market opportunities
Develop and monitor the development of complex financial models for a broad range of corporate finance alternatives
Perform financial and valuation analysis using both industry standard and proprietary models
Analyze and supervise the analysis of current and past accounting and financial records to advise management through financial projections preparation
Integrate strategy ideas derived from various analyses, forecasts, business plans, and research into presentations for various stakeholders
Conduct due diligence investigations of client companies to ascertain the soundness of their business model and forecasts
Transaction evaluation, preparation, due diligence, and execution of transactions; and managing the preparation of marketing materials including teasers, information memoranda, and other transaction-related documentation
Help lead deal pitches including idea generation
Act as the financial and strategic advisor for clients of core accounts in conjunction with senior coverage officers
Build and develop relationships with clients through ongoing engagement and demonstration of financial and industry knowledge
Generate potential ideas and new business opportunities to clients to help solve problems