About the role#
Jefferies offers a 10-week summer internship within the Energy Transition Group in Houston. This team advises clients in sectors including renewable energy, electric vehicles, low carbon fuels, and sustainability. You will work alongside senior bankers on live deals and pitches, gaining hands-on experience in an entrepreneurial environment. The program includes orientation, training, and ongoing mentorship.
What you'll do#
- Perform financial valuation, discounted cash flow, and multiples-based analyses.
- Build and use financial models.
- Prepare pitchbooks and live deal materials, such as offering memorandums and prospectuses.
- Conduct industry and product research.
- 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 program.
- Expected graduation date must be between December 2028 and June 2029.
- Strong academic background.
- Professionalism and client management skills.
- Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Adaptability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Backgrounds in Finance or Accounting are helpful, though we hire from a variety of disciplines.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2028.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time (10-week program).
- Compensation: $110,000 (pro-rated for the 10-week program).
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
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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