About the role#
This 10-week Summer Associate Program within the Energy Group in Houston offers the chance to work directly with senior bankers on live deals and pitches. You will join a lean team structure where you contribute to active projects from your first day. The program includes an initial orientation and training period, followed by ongoing support from mentors. You will also participate in social and educational events throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Build and use financial models.
- Perform and review financial valuations, including discounted cash flow and comparable-company multiples-based analyses.
- Prepare pitch books and live deal materials such as offering memorandums and prospectuses.
- Conduct research on products and industries.
- Analyze detailed financial and corporate information.
- Participate in the execution of M&A, restructuring, recapitalization, and financing transactions.
- Oversee the work product of Summer Analysts.
- Identify key industry trends and provide input on materials to improve client deliverables.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in the first year of a two-year MBA program or equivalent.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- A strong academic record.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at once.
- Professionalism and skills in client management.
- Strong technical, written, and verbal communication abilities.
- Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- While finance or accounting backgrounds are helpful, we consider candidates from a variety of academic disciplines.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position with a salary of $175,000, pro-rated for the 10-week duration.
- Employment Status: 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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