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About Jefferies:
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth and asset management services. With more than 47 offices in 21 countries around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies and governments.
Our talented professionals provide a full range of advisory and underwriting services through creative and idea-driven M&A, leveraged finance, equity & equity-linked financing and restructuring & recapitalization solutions. With approximately 1,300 investment banking professionals we provide global coverage across all products and sectors.
What you can expect:
The team originates, structures and executes derivative solutions to help clients acquiring and managing stakes in listed companies. The range of transactions the SETG team executes includes minority stake acquisitions in listed companies, equity-based financing, risk management strategies, as well as corporate solutions such as structured share buybacks and tailored derivative strategies for M&A situations.
You will be working closely with ECM and other capital markets groups, industry teams and coverage bankers, as well as Corporate Derivatives traders, who are part of the Equities division.
What we look for in a candidate:
- Strong technical skills in financial modeling, derivatives pricing, and capital markets structuring
- Proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg, and other financial tools
- Deep understanding of credit analysis, risk and equity derivatives pricing and structuring
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to create compelling client presentations
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across different functions
- prior experience in structured equity solutions, equity derivatives, equity-linked or other capital markets groups, within Investment Banking or Sales & Trading would be of interest.
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 Interns 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.
What we like to offer you:
During the internship you will
- Support the origination, structuring, and execution of structured equity transactions, including derivative hedging and financing strategies
- Work closely with investment banking, trading, and legal teams to structure and execute transactions
- Preparing detailed and highly tailored pitchbooks and live deal materials
- Analyzing detailed corporate information including financial disclosures and M&A deal structures
- Building and using financial and derivatives pricing models
- Monitor market trends, analyze pricing dynamics, and provide insights on market opportunities to clients
- Manage relationships with corporate issuers, institutional investors, and hedge funds
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies
Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity, Reasonable Accommodations
At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences, and supporting a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity workplace. We practice equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, national origin, marital, family and social status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, trade union membership or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. In accordance with applicable law, we are dedicated to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Please inform your recruiter should you require accommodations throughout your application process.
