Position Summary Guggenheim Investments 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. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities • Initiate sales calls to identify new sales opportunities; provide financial intermediaries with sales ideas; product information, performance data • Respond to incoming calls/questions/requests from financial intermediaries in a timely and accurate manner • Partner with external wholesalers to provide scheduling and sales support; execute on territory plan to ensure achievement of assigned sales goal • Follow-up on external wholesaler appointments, conference leads and referrals of qualified representatives • Maintain activity and profile data in the CRM • Assist financial intermediary in analyzing client portfolios to help recommend appropriate investment strategies, including running product hypotheticals and performance comparisons • Keep current and adhere to compliance and regulatory policies specific to licensing requirements, continuing education and firm-mandated training (license requirements FINRA 7, 63) • Responsible for keeping current on company’s products, initiatives and marketing campaigns Qualifications 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 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) We are not seeking agency assistance with this role. 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. The benefits offered for this position: • 401k with matching contribution • Healthcare and wellbeing programs • Paid leave • Learning and development opportunities • Family and caregiving support • Employee assistance program