About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship within the Municipal Securities Group at Jefferies. You will join a team of more than 75 specialists who focus on the municipal bond market, including the structuring, underwriting, and trading of municipal securities. You will work alongside senior bankers on active deals and pitches, gaining hands-on experience in a client-focused environment.
What you'll do#
- Perform fundamental research and analysis on companies and markets.
- Build and maintain databases.
- Create financial models to support banking activities.
- Prepare presentation and proposal materials.
- Conduct refunding and restructuring analyses.
- Coordinate with underwriters, traders, and salesmen.
- Assist senior bankers with transactions and live deals.
What you'll need#
- You must be completing the junior year of a four-year bachelor's degree program.
- Expected graduation date between December 2028 and June 2029.
- A strong academic background.
- Proficiency in Finance or Accounting is helpful.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Professionalism and the ability to manage client interactions.
- The ability to multitask across several projects at once.
- Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Adaptability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2028.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $110,000 (pro-rated for the 10-week duration).
- Status: Full-time internship.
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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