Senior Research Analyst (MD)

Guggenheim Investments • Stamford, CT

1d • $310,000 - $400,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The CLO Research Analyst will provide analytical and fundamental support across Guggenheim’s CLO and leveraged loan strategies. This individual will be responsible for credit research, data analysis, recommendations, and portfolio insights that directly inform investment decisions, structuring, and risk management. This role is based in Stamford, CT full-time.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in structured finance research with a focus on CLO’s
• Undergraduate degree in business (with a preferred concentration in finance, accounting, economics, math or statistics)
• Solid understanding of key investment products and concepts including alternative investments, operational due diligence, portfolio management, investment strategy (asset allocation), and investment structures
• Strong background in legal, regulatory, and governance issues related to relevant sectors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptable to internal systems and Bloomberg applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize tasks daily
• We are unable to consider candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Self-starter who works independently and collaboratively
• CFA candidacy or a strong desire to pursue the CFA designation
• MBA or advanced degree
• Ability to independently conduct credit research; analysis may focus on individual issuers, sectors and the management and analysis of large data sets
• Knowledge and understanding to make buy/sell recommendations
• Evidence of a repeatable investment process, including idea generation, deep due diligence, valuation work, and clear communication of insights
• Track record of high‑conviction investment recommendations, grounded in rigorous analysis and supported by data-driven reasoning

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed credit analysis on loan issuers within CLO and loan portfolios, including financial modeling, capital structure analysis, and risk assessment
• Monitor performance, collateral metrics, and credit migration trends
• Actively monitor the market, tracking secondary market pricing, spread movements, and technical trends and provide real-time and longer-term trade recommendations
• Produce loan and sector reports and contribute to portfolio review materials for investment committee
• Coordinate with portfolio management, structuring, trading, and capital markets teams to inform investment decisions and transaction execution
• Coaching and mentoring of team members, sharing knowledge, and creating best practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees