2028 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program – New York, Equity Capital Markets Group

Candidates are limited to one application per recruiting cycle. We encourage you to carefully review all available roles and opportunities before submitting your application. Applications cannot be transferred between opportunities once submitted, and withdrawing an application will not permit you to apply to another role during the same recruiting cycle.

What you can expect

Jefferies Investment Banking Summer Analysts have the unique opportunity to gain insight into a global, client-focused investment bank and experience an entrepreneurial environment where employees have the opportunity to make an immediate impact and are rewarded for performance. Our Summer Analysts are exposed to Jefferies’ full range of top-tier investment banking products and leading industry expertise by working closely with senior bankers on pitches and live deals. Our lean deal team structure will not only provide you with unparalleled hands-on experience, it will help you develop lasting personal and professional relationships with peers and senior bankers that will serve as the foundation for a successful career.

Following an enriching orientation and training program, Summer Analysts will begin working on their day-to-day responsibilities, with support from colleagues serving as both instructors and mentors throughout the 10-week engagement. Jefferies’ collegial program also offers a series of social and educational events to further enhance your professional development and grow your network. As a way to help maximize your experience with us, Summer Analysts receive formal performance reviews.

In addition to performing fundamental analysis and research into companies and markets, Summer Analysts are challenged to think creatively, offer their input, and add value to the team from day one. As with everyone at Jefferies, Summer Analysts are expected to pursue their projects with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and with the highest levels of integrity.

Summer Analyst responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Performing financial valuation, discounted cash flow and multiples-based analyses
• Building and using financial models
• Preparing pitchbooks and live deal materials, such as offering memorandums and prospectuses
• Conducting industry and product research
• Analyzing detailed corporate and financial information
• Participating in the execution of financings and M&A transactions

What we look for in a candidate

We look for candidates who are eager to make an impact by doing real, hands-on work and participating on active deal teams. Successful Jefferies Summer Analysts are able to multitask and manage a variety of projects simultaneously. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and client management skills together with strong technical, written and verbal communication skills. The work is fast paced, challenging and intellectually stimulating. The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, be adaptable and work both independently and as part of a team are essential traits of a successful candidate. You should have a strong academic background and be completing the junior year of a four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent program. Although a background in accounting or finance can be helpful, we hire Summer Analysts who have studied a variety of disciplines.

WORK WITH US – Investment Banking opportunities exist across the U.S.

Equity Capital Markets:

The Jefferies Equity Capital Markets ("ECM") group sits at the intersection of investment banking and global markets. The team originates and executes private and public equity offerings, as well as equity-linked financings and derivatives for our global clients. Jefferies is consistently ranked as a leading underwriter of equities and is experienced in executing all equity products including IPOs, follow-ons, block trades, private placements and convertible securities.

Our team partners with the firm’s investment banking industry professionals advising public corporations, private companies, and financial sponsors globally on equity issuance and other aspects of the equity markets. ECM professionals are organized by sector, product, and region. Our ECM team liaises with sales, trading, and research professionals in our global equities group as well as buy-side investors across all major hedge fund and mutual fund clients. The interaction between these groups provides us with excellent market intelligence, industry knowledge, and execution capabilities.

Jefferies ECM offers a 10-week program that takes place at the firm’s headquarters in New York. The program is rotational across the various sector origination teams and product areas within ECM and includes training and orientation with a variety of presentations, coursework, networking events, sessions with senior leaders firmwide, and formal mentorship to aid in your development.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Summer Analyst in the Equity Capital Markets Group, you will rapidly assume significant responsibilities, including: providing financial modeling to support banking activities; building and maintaining a variety of databases; providing refunding and restructuring analyses; preparing proposal and presentation materials; working closely with senior bankers on transactions; and interfacing with underwriters, salesmen and traders.