2023 Investment Banking Off-Cycle Internship - Global Agriculture, Amsterdam (April - June 23)

About Us:

Jefferies (NYSE: JEF) is the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. Focused on serving clients for 60 years, Jefferies is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. Our firm provides a full range of investment banking, advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth management services across all products in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Jefferies’ Leucadia Asset Management division is a growing alternative asset management platform. 

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.

As a sector driven bank, Jefferies established its Global Agriculture sector team within the Investment Banking division in early 2023. Based in Amsterdam, the team has a global mandate across investment banking products and covers a range of sector verticals including AgTech, plant science, animal science, equipment & services, and ingredients & chemicals. The team seamlessly works together with Jefferies' country and product specialist teams globally on leading origination and execution efforts. The team offers off-cycle internship slots throughout the year and provides an excellent opportunity to work on milestone transactions within a dynamic team.

What you can expect:

Jefferies Investment Banking Interns 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 Interns 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.

Interns at Jefferies are challenged to think creatively, offer their input, and add value to the team from day one. As with everyone at Jefferies, Interns are expected to pursue their projects with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and with the highest levels of integrity. Intern responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Performing fundamental quantitative and qualitative company, market and sector analysis
• Performing financial valuation, discounted cash flow and multiples-based analyses
• Preparing pitchbooks and live deal materials
• Analysing detailed corporate and financial information
• Participating in the execution of M&A and IPO 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 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.

For candidates applying to the Global Agriculture sector team, please note that fluency in English is required.

What we like to offer you:

We would like to offer you a 3-month internship in the Global Agriculture sector team, based in our Amsterdam office, where you will have the opportunity to work on high stakes deal situations with specialists from around the globe.

Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity, Reasonable Accommodations and COVID

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.

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