Valuation Analyst (Pricing), Senior Associate

Position Summary Valuation (Pricing) is responsible for overseeing valuation controls, policies, and governance within the Operations team. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance of fair value reporting while maintaining robust internal controls and upholding GI’s governance and policy standards. The Senior Associate provides analytical insights into the organization’s fair value results, acts as the primary point of contact for valuation governance activities, and partners cross‑functionally with Front Office, IT, Risk, Finance, Audit, Fund Administrators, and Custodians. This role is based in our Chicago office and is full‑time. Responsibilities Daily price change review across our universe of holdings and prepare reports for portfolio management teams. Daily reconciliations of the risk management system and the accounting system to keep them in sync. Provide pricing data to select fund administrators to assist in calculating NAVs. Daily communication with pricing vendors to address pricing challenges and query their universe. Monthly collection of vendor and dealer prices and aggregation into the pricing database. Monthly participation in portfolio valuation processes. Daily and monthly client deliverables, including pricing reports, audit inquiries, price support, and financial footnotes. Maintain documentation and pricing support for audit purposes and historical records. Monthly collection and review of internal models and aggregation of model prices into the pricing database. Monthly review of internal model prices against third‑party valuation bands. Onboard new third‑party coverage for internally modelled positions. Daily communication with third‑party valuation services regarding coverage and challenges. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 5+ years of relevant experience in valuation control, risk management, product control, fund administration, securities pricing/valuation, data management, operations, or audit within the financial services sector. Solid knowledge of valuation procedures and techniques across equities, fixed income, derivatives, structured products, and private assets. Familiarity with IFRS, US GAAP, Rule 2a‑5, and relevant financial regulatory frameworks. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare and present reports to senior stakeholders. Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel (VBA, macros), Aladdin (or similar), and open‑source AI tools. Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Experience serving as a liaison for external auditors and regulators. Direct experience in Valuation Control / Governance functions. Experience within asset management firms, hedge funds, private equity, or fund‑of‑funds environments. Working knowledge of Bloomberg, WSO, Aladdin, ICE, Rimes, or similar platforms. Knowledge or exposure to SQL, Alteryx, Python, or Power BI. Compensation Annual base salary between $105,000.00–$115,000.00. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 1341 Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings, LLC