About the role#
The Industrials Group at Jefferies offers a 10-week summer program for MBA students. You will join active deal teams and work alongside senior bankers on pitches and live transactions. The program includes an initial orientation and training period, followed by ongoing mentorship and formal performance reviews. You will operate as a full-time Associate, contributing to the team from your first day.
What you'll do#
- Build and use financial models.
- Perform and review financial valuations, including discounted cash flow and comparable companies multiples-based analyses.
- Prepare pitch books, offering memorandums, and prospectuses.
- Analyze corporate and financial information while conducting industry and product research.
- Participate in the execution of M&A, financing, restructuring, and recapitalization 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 background.
- Proficiency in technical, written, and verbal communication.
- Professionalism and the ability to manage client interactions.
- Capacity to multitask and handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Ability to adapt and work effectively both independently and within a team.
Location & details#
- Locations: Chicago, Illinois or New York, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- 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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