Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking Sophomore FOCUS Program

Guggenheim Partners•Madison, WI
•Remote

About The Position

Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking offers second-year undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a virtual Sophomore FOCUS program on December 3 and December 4. The program begins with an evening session on Thursday, December 3, followed by a day of programming on Friday, December 4. It includes educational panels, anatomy-of-a-deal discussions, and networking opportunities to help participants learn about a career in investment banking 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. FOCUS is geared toward individuals who have demonstrated resilience and excellence under challenging circumstances, whether personal, academic, or professional. 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.
  • Have an interest 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.
  • Demonstrate creative thinking.
  • Have strong communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills.
  • Demonstrate resilience and excellence under challenging personal, academic, or professional circumstances.

Benefits

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