A&D Investment Banking Analyst — Path to Associate

Guggenheim Partners; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Guggenheim Securities in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Analyst to join the Aerospace and Defense Group / Industrial Technology Investment Banking team. You will work on M&A advisory and capital-raising, interacting with senior bankers and clients.

The role offers training, exposure to live transactions, and career progression toward Associate. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, at least 1 year in investment banking or M&A, and licensing (SIE, Series 79/63) within 150 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• Core modeling and valuation experience in a professional setting.
• SIE Exam, Series 79 and Series 63 must be acquired within 150 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and contribute to delivery of client presentations and interact with senior bankers, clients, lawyers, and accountants.
• Assist in the design and development of complex financial models and valuation analysis.
• Draft internal and client-facing documents, including management presentations, lender presentations, fairness opinions, and pitchbooks.
• Perform client due diligence, prepare information memoranda and other transaction-related documentation.
• Contribute to the creation of strategic frameworks, tools, and intellectual property to aid business development activities of the firm.
• Conduct competitive research, including identifying sector and industry trends.
• Gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, develop and communicate recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Investment banking/M&A experience

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Guggenheim Securities in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Analyst to join the Aerospace and Defense Group / Industrial Technology Investment Banking team. You will work on M&A advisory and capital-raising, interacting with senior bankers and clients.

The role offers training, exposure to live transactions, and career progression toward Associate. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, at least 1 year in investment banking or M&A, and licensing (SIE, Series 79/63) within 150 days.