Job Description

Position Summary
Guggenheim Investments is seeking an organized and detail-oriented candidate to join its Pricing team. This position provides a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, evolving, and fast paced team. This role will directly report to the Head of Pricing & Valuation Services and gain exposure to the process behind ensuring the accuracy of portfolio valuations and adherence to the pricing policy. It will involve executing key initiatives to build new capabilities such as increased automation, enhanced reporting and compliance with changing regulatory requirements.



In addition to strong multitasking and time management skills, the ideal candidate will be extremely thorough while having the confidence and communication skills to ensure work processes are completed accurately and appropriately.



The position is located in the Chicago office.
Responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesDaily price change review across universe of holdings as well as providing these reports to the portfolio management teams Daily reconciliations of both the risk management system and the accounting system, making certain both systems are in sync, and updating when an override is necessary Provide select fund administrators with pricing data in order to assist them with striking a NAV for their funds Daily communication with pricing vendors on pricing challenges and querying their universe Monthly collection of vendor and dealer prices and aggregation in the pricing database Monthly participation in portfolio valuation process Daily and monthly client deliverables (pricing reports, audit inquiries, price support, leveling, financial footnotes, etc.) Receive, document, and maintain pricing support for audit purposes and historical records Monthly collection and review of internal models and aggregation of model prices in the pricing database Monthly price change review on internally modelled positions Monthly review of internal model prices verse 3rd party valuation bands Monthly participation in portfolio valuation process Daily and monthly client deliverables (pricing reports, audit inquiries, price support, financial footnotes, etc.) Receive, document, and maintain pricing support for audit purposes and historical records Onboard new 3rd party coverage for internally modelled positions Daily communication with 3rd party valuation services regarding valuation coverage and challenges

Qualifications
Preferred QualificationsDeep understanding of financial instruments, including derivatives, fixed income, equities, and structured products Familiarity with relevant investment accounting standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ASC 820 and Rule 2a-5) Proven ability to interpret market data, assess pricing sources, and resolve valuation discrepancies Works independently and assists in training and overseeing junior team member's work output Ability to lead projects to completion and troubleshoot/resolve complex issues Experience in audit support, documentation, and responding to regulatory inquiries is a plus

Basic QualificationsMinimum of 4+ years of experience in pricing, valuation, or financial operations within banking, asset management, or capital markets Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis, and financial software (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, Excel, VBA, Python) Understanding of valuation methodologies such as mark-to-market, mark-to-model, discounted cash flow, and option pricing models Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines Excellent communication skills for presenting findings to senior management and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Salary Range
Annual base salary between
$105,000.00-$120,000.00
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. 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.

About Guggenheim Investments


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Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: #GuggenheimInvestments, 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.



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