Associate– Strategic Advisory Services at Guggenheim

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Associate to support the development and delivery of our Strategic Advisory Services. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in research, analysis, and strategic thinking, looking to work at the intersection of technology, business, and innovation.

As an Associate, you will play a key role in shaping strategic perspectives for our clients by conducting in-depth analyses across technology trends, market dynamics, customer behavior, and macroeconomic shifts. You’ll work closely with senior team members to craft executive-level presentations and provide data-driven insights that influence high-impact decisions.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis across technology sectors, markets, customers, and macroeconomic indicators

• Build clear, compelling executive presentations (PowerPoint) to communicate strategic insights and recommendations

• Perform advanced analysis in Excel, including financial modeling and scenario planning

• Support the development of data models and analytical tools; familiarity with databases and programming languages (C/C++) is a plus

• Collaborate across internal and client teams to structure and deliver strategic engagements

• Contribute to thought leadership, frameworks, and methodologies that advance our strategic advisory offerings

Preferred Qualifications

• 4–6 years of post-university experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm

• Proven experience supporting strategic engagements for large enterprise clients (S&P 500)

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to break down complex issues into actionable insights; background in Finance, Accounting and Macroeconomics is a plus

• Excellent communication skills, particularly in structuring presentations and presenting to senior stakeholders

• Highly proficient in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with databases and programming (e.g., SQL, C/C++) is a plus

• Passion for technology, innovation, and emerging trends

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree

Work Location 

• Currently, this role is expected to be in the ­­­­San Francisco office at least 4 days per week. 

Salary

• Annual base salary between $130,000 and $140,000.

• 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.