Investment Banking Specialist

Guggenheim Securities is hiring an Investment Banking Specialist for its Industrials group in Washington, D.C. The role involves driving business growth, managing financial analyses, executing transactions, and conducting market research. Candidates should be organized, effective communicators, and capable of working with senior management. This full-time position requires initiative, creativity, and a strong understanding of finance and accounting.
Guggenheim Securities is seeking an Investment Banking Specialist to join its Industrials group in Washington, D.C.

The Global Industrials Group is a critical component of Guggenheim Securities, and as an Investment Banking Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth and client satisfaction.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work as part of small client teams on major strategic and financing assignments, providing meaningful exposure to senior bankers and client representatives.

We require a top-performing individual who is willing to work hard in a dynamic environment where initiative, creativity, maturity, and enthusiasm for learning are highly valued.

Main Objectives
• Develop and oversee financial and accounting analyses to identify M&A and financing opportunities
• Lead day-to-day project management and execute advisory and financing transactions
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and publicly traded company financials to identify potential client solutions
• Conduct and review product, economic, company, and industry research and analysis
• Develop and monitor complex financial models for corporate finance alternatives
• Perform financial and valuation analysis using standard and proprietary models
• Analyze current and past accounting and financial records to advise management through financial projections preparation
• Integrate strategy ideas into presentations for various stakeholders
• Conduct due diligence investigations of client companies and lead financing structuring
• Underwrite transaction evaluation, preparation, due diligence, and execution
• Help lead deal pitches and generate new business opportunities

Essential Qualifications
• Maturity and ability to work with top company executives and senior management
• Highly organized project captain capable of managing high-velocity processes
• Effective communicator - verbal, written, and virtual
• Agile leader that can exercise sound judgment under pressure
• Curious and resourceful business person with strong understanding of accounting and finance