Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking Sophomore FOCUS Program

Guggenheim Partners • New York, NY

7d • Remote

About The Position

Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking offers second-year undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in its virtual Sophomore FOCUS program. The program takes place on December 3 and December 4, beginning with an evening session on Thursday and continuing with daylong programming on Friday. Activities include educational panels, anatomy-of-a-deal discussions, and networking opportunities to introduce participants to investment banking careers at Guggenheim. Participants will be paired with a full-time banker as a mentor and receive a guaranteed in-person interview on January 14 for the 2028 Summer Analyst Program.

The program is open to second-year undergraduate students graduating in December 2028 or May 2029. It is geared toward individuals who have demonstrated resilience and excellence under challenging personal, academic, or professional circumstances. Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s degree program, interested in investment banking, and currently authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for work authorization. The application deadline is Monday, November 9 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Requirements

• Be a second-year undergraduate student graduating in December 2028 or May 2029.
• Be enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s degree program.
• Be interested in investment banking.
• Be currently authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for work authorization.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in finance and accounting.
• Demonstrate the ability to take ownership, creative thinking, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate resilience and excellence under challenging personal, academic, or professional circumstances.

Benefits

• Participants receive a full-time banker as a mentor.
• Participants receive a guaranteed in-person interview on January 14 for the 2028 Summer Analyst Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern