Hey guys, I was wondering if you could give me some pointers on what to expect and what I should research going into this job interview. And if you'd like to apply, here's the link: https://guggenheim.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Ex…
Specific Responsibilities Include
Develop competency in various fixed income and equity concepts and products.
Research current market themes and credit trends within sectors and maintain relevant statistical data as necessary.
Identify and evaluate securities for potential investment or sale.
Prepare credit memoranda on potential purchases and existing investments.
Effectively communicate with investment professionals across Guggenheim Partners’ various investment groups.
Perform due diligence on Investment issuers and managers via third party research, meetings and conference participation, which may require occasional domestic travel.
Build applications to meet the risk management and portfolio construction needs of the broader organization.
Interact with marketing, investor relations, client valuation teams and trade settlement groups.
Prepare timely and accurate periodic and ad-hoc exposure and performance reports for management.
Skills & Experience Required
Strong technical background, experience with VBA programming, data filtering and quantitative background is preferred.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to succeed with limited supervision.
Record of success as part of a team or group effort.
Must be able to operate in a stressful, deadline driven environment while still maintaining a strict attention to detail and ability to prioritize issues appropriately.
Understanding of accounting via basic coursework or experience.
Strong technical skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Bloomberg or programming experience a plus.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Limited travel may be required.
Degree in Operations, Physics and/or Mathematics, preferred.
Expected undergraduate graduation date of December 2016 - June 2017.
