Private Placement - Analyst (Senior Associate)

Position Summary Guggenheim Investments is seeking a Private Placement analyst to join a high performing team reporting to the head of Private Placement. The Private Placement team is responsible for originating, underwriting, and monitoring private placement credit, equity, funds, and other illiquid transactions. This position is collaborative and cross‑functional, but highly demanding and requires technical skills such as financial modeling and structuring. In addition to investment acumen, a successful candidate will have interpersonal skills facilitating collaboration with broker‑dealers, portfolio managers, operations, and accounting. This position is in our New York City Office, full‑time.Responsibilities Support review and execution of private placement new‑issue transactions with a focus on fundamental credit and relative value analysisProvide support in secondary trading execution of private placement bonds and analysis related to market liquidity, pricing, and primary supply activityMaintain and develop surveillance materials related to originations, market activity, performance monitoring, risk exposures, valuations, among other topicsAssist analysis and evaluation of transaction amendments and waivers by developing an understanding of covenants and transaction structuresWork with primary credit research analysts to monitor individual and sector credit positionsWork with senior team members to diligence private equity and alternative investment opportunitiesDevelop and maintain business relationships with sell‑side counterparts including all sales, trading, and syndicate functionsOversee monthly pricing process for private placement bond holdings in accordance to internal policies and proceduresConduct and oversee ad‑hoc analysis to support PM, management, client, and desk‑directed inquiriesQualifications Basic Qualifications: 4‑5 years of experience in asset management, investment management or investment banking; BA/BS degreePreferred Qualifications: CFA or interest in pursuing CFA designation; Asset Management experience: infrastructure, real‑assets exposure or experience; Strong credit, finance, economic, business, analytical, and technical skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem‑solving ability; Ability to multi‑task across analytical, administrative, and research activities in a detail‑oriented and timely manner; Advanced Excel proficiency; Strong commitment to performance and accuracy of work product; Team‑oriented individual with ability to work well independently and with diverse and geographically dispersed groupsMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorshipSalary Range Annual base salary between $145,000.00 and $150,000.00. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.Guggenheim is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.#J-18808-Ljbffr