About the role#
The Investment Banking Summer Associate Program at Jefferies offers a 10-week engagement designed to provide hands-on experience within a lean deal team structure. You will work directly with senior bankers on active pitches and live transactions while overseeing the work of Summer Analysts. The program includes an initial orientation and training period, followed by ongoing support from colleagues who act as mentors. You will participate in social and educational events and receive formal performance reviews throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Build and use financial models to support deal teams.
- Perform and review financial valuation, discounted cash flow, and comparable companies multiples-based analyses.
- Prepare pitch books, offering memorandums, prospectuses, and other live deal materials.
- Analyze detailed corporate and financial information.
- Conduct research on specific industries and products.
- Participate in the execution of M&A, financing, restructuring, and recapitalization transactions.
- Identify key industry trends and provide input on materials to improve client deliverables.
- Oversee the work product of Summer Analysts.
What you'll need#
- You are currently completing the first year of a two-year MBA degree or equivalent.
- You will graduate with your MBA between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Strong academic background.
- Demonstrated professionalism and client management skills.
- Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptability in a changing environment.
- While finance or accounting backgrounds are helpful, we accept candidates from a variety of disciplines.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $175,000, pro-rated.
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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