Guggenheim Partners · 11 hours ago
Quantitative Investment Analyst (Buy Side, Total Return Team)
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$100K/yr - $105K/yrGuggenheim Partners is a dynamic investment firm seeking an Investment Analyst to contribute to their Total Return Fixed Income strategies. The role emphasizes programming and quantitative skills, assisting Portfolio Managers with portfolio activities and developing programming solutions to enhance efficiencies.
FinanceVenture CapitalFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist Portfolio Managers on the Total Return Fixed Income Team with daily portfolio activities including trade allocations, exposure monitoring, re-balancing, hedging and cash flow management, and responding to ad-hoc requests
Act as a technically-skilled, programming resource for the team
Develop programming solutions to enhance process efficiencies, create customized risk reports, back-test strategies, and generate investment ideas
Prepare client update materials and presentations draft market commentaries, and conduct performance attribution analysis
Collaborate with sector analysts and traders to identify and evaluate securities for potential investment or sale
Cultivate deep expertise in fixed income concepts and products
Effectively communicate with investment professionals across Guggenheim Partners’ various investment groups, including Account Management, Product Strategy, Operations, and Sector Research teams
Progress toward CFA charter is required. Successful candidates should complete CFA Level 1 within 18 months of their start date
Qualification
Required
Students graduating by June 2026
Advanced programming experience (VBA and/or Python preferred)
Limited travel may be required
Progress toward CFA charter is required. Successful candidates should complete CFA Level 1 within 18 months of their start date
We are unable to consider candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer
Preferred
Undergraduate or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Quantitative Finance
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrated success collaborating in team environment
Ability to thrive in a stressful, deadline-driven environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and effective prioritization
Strong technical skills
Company
Guggenheim Partners
Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm, offers investment management and banking, and insurance services.
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexander Ramirez
Senior Managing Director - Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT)
Joe McCurdy
Senior Managing Director
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