2023 Investment Banking Summer Associate Program – San Francisco, Technology Group

650

Americas
San Francisco
Investment Banking
Summer Associate

Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for 60 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.

How the program works

The Jefferies Associate program in San Francisco offers students the unique opportunity to focus on the Technology sector and gain valuable experience across an array of investment banking products. Hands-on product experience may include projects involving equity, equity-linked and debt financing, leveraged finance and lending, M&A advisory and recapitalization and restructuring services.

What you can expect

Jefferies’ lean deal team structure affords Associates the opportunity to work closely with senior bankers on pitches and live deals while overseeing Analysts’ work product. Tasks go well beyond performing fundamental analysis and research into companies and markets. An Associate is expected to understand market implications, identify key industry and product trends and provide input on pitch and deal material to enhance client deliverables. Associates add value to the team from day one. They are expected to think creatively and pursue their projects with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and with the highest levels of integrity.

Following an enriching orientation and training program, Associates will begin working on their day-to-day responsibilities, with support from colleagues serving as both instructors and mentors. Jefferies’ collegial program also offers a series of social and educational events to further enhance your professional development and grow your network. These events help Associates develop lasting personal and professional relationships with peers and senior bankers that will serve as the foundation for a successful career. To help maximize your experience with us, Associates receive performance reviews.

Associate responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Performing and reviewing financial valuation, discounted cash flow and comparable companies multiples-based analyses
  • Building and using financial models
  • Preparing pitch books 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, M&A and restructuring and recapitalization 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 participate on active deal teams. Successful Jefferies Associates will be 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, intense 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 in the process of completing the first year of a two-year MBA degree or equivalent. Although a background in accounting or finance is helpful, we hire Summer Associates who have studied a variety of disciplines.

San Francisco, CA: Technology Group

Work in a hub not only for the Jefferies Technology Investment Banking Group, but the innovation capital of the technology industry worldwide. With more than 100 professionals worldwide based in New York, Boston, San Francisco, London, Mumbai and Hong Kong, the Jefferies Technology Group provides a full range of investment banking services to early stage and established public and private companies. The group addresses five core technology segments: Communications Technology; Semiconductors, Hardware and Electronics; Software; Internet and Digital Media, and Technology Services and Payments, and runs specialty practices in Mobility Technology and Omni-commerce.

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The salary for this role is $175,000 (pro-rated for the 10-week internship program). 

This opportunity is closed to applications.