Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking Sophomore FOCUS Program

Program Description:

Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking is pleased to offer second-year undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in our virtual Investment Banking Sophomore FOCUS program, taking place on December 3 and December 4.

The program begins with an evening session on Thursday, December 3, followed by daylong programming on Friday, December 4, including educational panels, anatomy of a deal discussions, and networking opportunities designed to help participants learn more about a career in investment banking at Guggenheim. Participants will also be paired with a full-time banker as a mentor and will receive a guaranteed in-person interview on January 14 for our 2028 Summer Analyst Program.

The Sophomore FOCUS Program is open to second-year undergraduate students, graduating in December 2028 or May 2029. FOCUS is geared towards individuals who have demonstrated resilience and excellence under challenging circumstances, whether from a personal, academic, or professional perspective. Candidates must be:

• enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s degree program;

• interested in investment banking; and

• currently authorized to work in the United States and not requiring sponsorship for work authorization.

Students should demonstrate the following:

• a strong interest in finance and accounting;

• the ability to take ownership;

• creative thinking;

• strong communication skills and attention to detail; and

• leadership skills.

Guggenheim Securities is committed to hiring the best talent — hard workers with an entrepreneurial spirit who will thrive in an environment where initiative, creativity, maturity, and enthusiasm for learning are highly valued.

The application deadline for the program is Monday, November 9 at 10:00am ET.

About Us:

Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. Guggenheim Securities offers services that fall into four broad categories: Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. Guggenheim Securities is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Houston.

For more information, please visit GuggenheimSecurities.com, follow us on LinkedIn or contact us at GSIBCampusRecruiting@guggenheimpartners.com or 212.518.9200.