Guggenheim Partners

Position Summary

Guggenheim is seeking an exceptional Regional Sales Associate to join its team. Reporting to the Divisional Desk Manager, this person will join a high functioning team responsible for increasing assets under management and driving growth for Guggenheim. In addition to sales skills, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop strong relationships with financial advisors (FA), analytical and portfolio management members for FA teams. 

The position is located in our Chicago Office.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and build relationship on the phone with financial advisors.
• Utilize sales process; identify needs, provide meaningful solutions and deliver superior service to branch offices.
• Strong understanding and articulation of the capital markets, Guggenheim products, competitors’ products.
• Integrate current themes and campaigns into conversations that drive the sales process.
• Execute business plan for coverage with sales team.
• Maintain and update Sales Force CRM.
• Adhere to daily/monthly telephone activity metric requirements of the department.
• Own sales performance and sales goals.
• Ability to master the core competencies of the position.
• Plan travel and meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Finance or Business)
• MBA, CIMA, CPWM, CAIA or CFA preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience within a financial brokerage or investment management environment in a sales capacity
• Current FINRA Registrations (Series 7, 63, 65, and/or 66)

Basic Qualifications

• College degree
• Enhanced problem-solving abilities, analytical abilities, and familiarity with investment strategies and concepts
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills
• Informed and conversant across a broad range of topics
• Energetic, self-motivated, positive attitude, goal-oriented
• Guggenheim requires all individuals who enter our workplace or perform work in-person to be fully vaccinated. Individuals who are unvaccinated may be eligible for an accommodation (which may entail remote work) and may reach out to our HR Accommodation office for inquiries about possible accommodations.

Salary Details

Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience.

About Us

Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: Guggenheim Investments, a premier global asset manager and investment advisor, and Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking and capital markets business. Guggenheim’s professionals are based in offices around the world, and our commitment is to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity while advancing the strategic interests of our clients.

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. Learn more at GuggenheimPartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @GuggenheimPtnrs.