2026 Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking Summer Associate - Chicago

Overview


We are seeking exceptional Associate Interns to join our Investment Banking team in Chicago. As a Summer Associate, you will be part of a highly collaborative team responsible for providing advisory services to private equity firms and corporate clients, with a focus on M&A advisory engagements. This is an unparalleled opportunity to work as part of small transaction teams on major strategic assignments, providing meaningful exposure to senior bankers and client representatives.
Responsibilities

* Support deal teams in developing, maintaining, and using financial models

* Perform financial and valuation analysis, including discounted cash flow analysis and multiple valuation analysis

* Conduct company and industry research to gain an in-depth understanding of sector trends, client challenges, and strategies

* Prepare client presentations and interact with senior bankers, clients, lawyers, and accountants

* Develop an in-depth understanding of M&A deal processes

Qualifications

* Commitment to meet the demands of high-volume and high-end client services

* Effective communicator - verbal, written, and virtual

* Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

* Strong interest in problem-solving and client services

* Highly organized, with the initiative and ability to multitask and work with limited supervision on a team

* Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in finance

* Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

* Significant level of maturity and the ability to work under pressure as a part of a small team with top company executives and senior management

* Interest in working in Chicago long term

Benefits

* A salary based on an annual rate of $175,000 per year

* Opportunities to work as part of small transaction teams on major strategic assignments

* Meaningful exposure to senior bankers and client representatives

* Formal training, mentoring programs, networking and social events, community service events, and a strategic advisory project

* Opportunity to develop skills in M&A process management, business acumen, financial analysis, data analysis, soft-selling and presentation skills, professional communication, negotiations, and more

* Chance to source full-time associate class from the internship program