Entry Level Commercial Analyst Jobs
New grad commercial analyst jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship project or analytical portfolio can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles across Banking & Financial Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Fintech, with employers like JPMorganChase, Western Alliance Bank, and M&T Bank hiring at this level now.
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Job Description:
Position Summary
Guggenheim Securities (“GS”) is seeking an experienced Analyst to join its Commercial Services investment banking team in Chicago. Commercial Services is part of our Global Services coverage team and provides M&A and capital markets advisory to companies that deliver mission-critical services spanning facility, utility and infrastructure, architecture, engineering & consulting, and environmental services. Analysts become important members of our deal teams and work on a variety of interesting strategic advisory assignments. You will have significant exposure to senior bankers and client representatives as well as the ability to create meaningful relationships with other junior bankers.
We will provide best-in-class Investment Banking training—formal and hands-on—as you continue to develop your professional toolkit: M&A process management, business acumen, financial analysis, data analysis, soft-selling and presentation skills, professional communication (verbal, written and virtual), negotiations, and more. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with exceptional quantitative and communication skills looking to jump-start their career through hands-on training and experience at a growing firm.
Essential Job Functions
- Support deal teams in developing, maintaining and using financial models
- Perform financial and valuation analysis such as discounted cash flow analysis, multiple valuation analysis
- Perform company and industry research and gain in-depth understanding of sector trends, client challenges and strategies in order to develop innovative and creative solutions for our clients
- Prepare client presentations and interacting with senior bankers, clients, lawyers and accountants
- Develop an in-depth understanding of M&A deal processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Commitment to meet the demands of high volume and high-end client services
- Capable of balancing and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Effective communicator – verbal, written and virtual
- Curious and resourceful businessperson with strong understanding of accounting and finance
- Desire to join a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial platform
- Detail-oriented, organized, with initiative and ability to multitask and work as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm
- Demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Basic Qualifications
- Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
- 1-3 years of Investment Banking experience
- SIE Exam, Series 79 and Series 63 must be acquired within 150 days of employment
Work Location
- Currently, this role is expected to be in the Chicago office at least 4 days per week.
About Us:
Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. Guggenheim Securities offers services that fall into four broad categories: Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. Guggenheim Securities is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Houston.
For more information, please visit GuggenheimSecurities.com, follow us on LinkedIn or contact us at GSLateralRecruiting@guggenheimpartners.com or 212.518.9200.
Guggenheim Securities, LLC (“GS”) does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. GS considers any resume or application to be unsolicited if (a) received from an entity or individual without a current recruiting agreement with GS or (b) submitted to anyone at the firm other than through the process set forth in the recruiting agreement between GS and the submitting entity or individual, and GS will not pay a fee to any entity or individual for such submission.
Job Description:
Position Summary
Guggenheim Securities (“GS”) is seeking an experienced Analyst to join its Commercial Services investment banking team in Chicago. Commercial Services is part of our Global Services coverage team and provides M&A and capital markets advisory to companies that deliver mission-critical services spanning facility, utility and infrastructure, architecture, engineering & consulting, and environmental services. Analysts become important members of our deal teams and work on a variety of interesting strategic advisory assignments. You will have significant exposure to senior bankers and client representatives as well as the ability to create meaningful relationships with other junior bankers.
We will provide best-in-class Investment Banking training—formal and hands-on—as you continue to develop your professional toolkit: M&A process management, business acumen, financial analysis, data analysis, soft-selling and presentation skills, professional communication (verbal, written and virtual), negotiations, and more. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with exceptional quantitative and communication skills looking to jump-start their career through hands-on training and experience at a growing firm.
Essential Job Functions
- Support deal teams in developing, maintaining and using financial models
- Perform financial and valuation analysis such as discounted cash flow analysis, multiple valuation analysis
- Perform company and industry research and gain in-depth understanding of sector trends, client challenges and strategies in order to develop innovative and creative solutions for our clients
- Prepare client presentations and interacting with senior bankers, clients, lawyers and accountants
- Develop an in-depth understanding of M&A deal processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Commitment to meet the demands of high volume and high-end client services
- Capable of balancing and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Effective communicator – verbal, written and virtual
- Curious and resourceful businessperson with strong understanding of accounting and finance
- Desire to join a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial platform
- Detail-oriented, organized, with initiative and ability to multitask and work as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm
- Demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Basic Qualifications
- Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
- 1-3 years of Investment Banking experience
- SIE Exam, Series 79 and Series 63 must be acquired within 150 days of employment
Work Location
- Currently, this role is expected to be in the Chicago office at least 4 days per week.
About Us:
Guggenheim Securities is the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. Guggenheim Securities offers services that fall into four broad categories: Advisory, Financing, Sales and Trading, and Research. Guggenheim Securities is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Houston.
For more information, please visit GuggenheimSecurities.com, follow us on LinkedIn or contact us at GSLateralRecruiting@guggenheimpartners.com or 212.518.9200.
Guggenheim Securities, LLC (“GS”) does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. GS considers any resume or application to be unsolicited if (a) received from an entity or individual without a current recruiting agreement with GS or (b) submitted to anyone at the firm other than through the process set forth in the recruiting agreement between GS and the submitting entity or individual, and GS will not pay a fee to any entity or individual for such submission.
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Entry Level Commercial Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level commercial analyst job?
Entry level commercial analyst roles typically look for candidates who can demonstrate analytical thinking, comfort with data tools like Excel or SQL, and some exposure to business concepts through coursework, internships, or project work. A portfolio showing a pricing analysis, market research project, or financial model can give you a real edge. Tailoring your resume to highlight quantitative work, even from academic settings, is what gets you through screening at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level commercial analysts?
Companies hiring entry level commercial analysts right now include JPMorganChase, Western Alliance Bank, and M&T Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from a broad mix of employers, including large corporations with structured graduate programs and mid-size companies that bring in junior analysts to support pricing, sales operations, or business development teams.
Are there remote entry level commercial analyst jobs?
Yes, though fully remote openings at the entry level are fewer than at senior levels. About 36% of entry level commercial analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility still have real options. Hybrid roles are often the most common format for junior analysts, with some in-office time built in for onboarding and team collaboration.
Are these new grad commercial analyst jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior commercial analyst roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op experience in place of full-time history, or mentions that a degree in a relevant field is sufficient to apply. If you have a strong internship background or academic project work, these are the roles where that profile is competitive.
Which industries hire the most entry level commercial analysts?
Entry Level commercial analyst roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Fintech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive junior analyst hiring because they rely heavily on pricing decisions, sales performance tracking, and market analysis functions that are well suited to structured entry level programs and roles designed for candidates building their first years of experience.