2027 Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking Analyst – New York Leveraged Finance & Debt Advisory

Guggenheim Securities • Madison, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Leveraged Finance & Debt Advisory Group at Guggenheim Securities advises public, private, and sponsor-backed clients on capital structure solutions and financing transactions. Its work includes structuring, marketing, and negotiating asset-based credit facilities, secured and unsecured loans, mezzanine debt, and HoldCo debt. The team also supports acquisition financing for the firm’s M&A transactions and works with Guggenheim affiliates on committed financing for syndicated and private debt issuances.

Analysts contribute to the origination and execution of financing transactions and work with senior bankers and client representatives. The role offers exposure to different parts of the capital structure and opportunities to develop financial, analytical, and communication skills. The position is expected to be based in the New York office at least four days per week.

Requirements

• Must be on track to receive a Bachelor’s degree in December 2026 or Spring 2027, with an expected start date in July 2027.
• Core modeling and valuation experience.
• Familiarity with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word.
• Maturity and ability to work as part of a team while interfacing with internal and external senior management and clients.
• Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in finance.
• Strong organization, initiative, and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience in investment banking, accounting, consulting, private equity, hedge fund, or corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior Leveraged Finance & Debt Advisory bankers to evaluate, pitch, and execute financing transactions across industry and product verticals.
• Assist with day-to-day deal execution and project management, including credit due diligence, LBO and cash flow modeling, lender presentation creation, lender outreach, and due diligence facilitation.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models and research and prepare comparable financing analyses.
• Analyze business fundamentals, including company strengths and risks, current and pro forma capitalization, and historical and projected financial performance.
• Help prepare and contribute to deal pitches, including generating ideas and identifying, researching, and analyzing LBO and financing opportunities.
• Monitor and present trends in debt capital markets and the private equity landscape.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level