About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship based in New York. As a Summer Analyst, you will work directly with senior bankers on active deals and client pitches. The program includes an initial orientation and training period, followed by ongoing mentorship and performance reviews. You will gain exposure to various investment banking products, including M&A advisory, debt financing, and leveraged finance.
What you'll do#
- Build and use financial models.
- Perform financial valuation, including discounted cash flow and multiples-based analyses.
- Prepare pitchbooks and live deal materials like offering memorandums and prospectuses.
- Conduct research on industries, products, companies, and markets.
- Analyze detailed corporate and financial information.
- Participate in the execution of financings and M&A transactions.
What you'll need#
- You must be completing the junior year of a four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Graduation date must be between December 2028 and June 2029.
- A strong academic background is required.
- You should be able to manage multiple projects at once and work under tight deadlines.
- Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills are necessary.
- You must demonstrate professionalism and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- While Finance and Accounting backgrounds are relevant, we accept students from a variety of disciplines.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY
- Term: Summer 2028
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $110,000 (pro-rated for the 10-week duration)
- Employment type: Full-time
About Jefferies
Jefferies is a global investment banking and capital markets firm founded in 1962. It provides advisory, sales, trading, research, and wealth management services to companies, governments, and investors. The company operates from more than 40 offices worldwide and maintains a workforce of over 8,000 employees. Its headquarters are located in New York City.
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