Vice President – Investment Banking, Commercial Services

Guggenheim Partners; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Guggenheim Partners is looking for an experienced Vice President for its Commercial Services team in Chicago. This role involves leading project management for advisory transactions, providing financial analysis, and fostering key client relationships. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or MBA, with a solid background in M&A transactions and investment banking.

The position emphasizes effective communication, project management skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Joining Guggenheim Partners offers the chance to be part of a rapidly growing platform focused on high-quality client service.

Formación

• 7+ years of experience in investment banking sell-side advisory or MBA with 4+ years.
• Success record in closed M&A transactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead project management on advisory transactions.
• Support financial analyses and documentation.
• Build relationships with client finance teams.
• Oversee on-the-job training for junior team members.

Conocimientos

Project management

Financial analysis

Client communication

Microsoft Excel

M&A process management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or MBA

Herramientas

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: Position Summary

Guggenheim Securities ("GS") is seeking an experienced Vice President to join its Commercial Services investment banking team in Chicago. Commercial Services is part of our Global Services coverage team and provides M&A and capital markets advisory to companies that deliver mission‑critical services spanning facility, utility and infrastructure, architecture, engineering & consulting, and environmental services. Our Vice Presidents play an integral role in evolving and enhancing client relationships and are active participants throughout the life of a transaction and beyond. We will provide best‑in‑class Investment Banking training—formal and hands‑on—as you continue to develop your professional toolkit: M&A process management, business acumen, financial analysis, data analysis, soft‑selling and presentation skills, professional communication (verbal, written and virtual), negotiations, and more. We believe Associate development is critical to our strategy, and this role is seen as a career‑track position.

Essential Job Functions

Lead day‑to‑day project management and oversee execution on a range of advisory transactions. Work with senior professionals to support financial analyses, advisory transactions and highlight key takeaways. Oversee working knowledge of multiple client sectors, monitor key industry drivers and assemble insights to support and enhance advisory services and new business development initiatives. Review diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions. Lead development of relevant marketing memoranda, diligence exhibits and transaction artifacts. Anticipate potential deal challenges and elevate concerns through to team members in real time. Drive creation of strategic frameworks, tools and intellectual property to aid business development activities of the firm. Actively participate in client meetings and drafting sessions. Identify improvements to processes and propose solutions to complete group tasks more efficiently. Build client relationships through effective dialogue with client finance and accounting teams. Apply understanding of macro factors related to client sectors and investment banking. Oversee “on the job” training, providing continuous, constructive feedback with goal of improving quality of analyst and intern work product. Ensure all activity is compliant with Guggenheim Securities’ applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Commitment to meet the demands of high volume and high‑end client services. Capable of balancing and managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Effective communicator – verbal, written and virtual. Highly organized project manager capable of thriving in high‑velocity environments. Agile leader that can exercise sound judgement under pressure. Curious and resourceful businessperson with strong understanding of accounting and finance. Player‑Coach mentality with strong desire to mentor and train junior teammates. Desire to join a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial platform. Detail‑oriented, organized, with initiative and ability to multitask and work as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm. Demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; 7 years of experience or an MBA with a minimum of 4+ years of experience in IB Sell‑side advisory experience, including a successful track record of closed M&A transactions. SIE Exam, Series 79 and Series 63 must be acquired within 150 days of employment.

Work Location

Currently, this role is expected to be in the Chicago office at least 4 days per week.