2021 Investment Banking Summer Associate Program - Houston, Energy Group

 What you can expect

Jefferies Investment Banking Summer Associates 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 Associates 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 Associates 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, Interns will receive formal performance reviews.

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

Summer Associate 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 Associates 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 Associates who have studied a variety of disciplines.

Houston, TX: Jefferies Energy Group

The Jefferies Energy team, based in Houston, represents one of the largest dedicated Energy sector investment banking teams in the world. Our unique structure combines corporate finance and advisory capabilities with a large technical team of geologists and engineers collectively delivering superior financial solutions through industry and banking expertise.

With over 80 professionals worldwide, the team completed 190 bookrun financings and advisory transactions since the beginning of 2012 with valuation of approximately $215 billion, and well over $300 billion of energy M&A since 2007. The group has been ranked #1 in number and value of U.S. shale sell-side M&A over last 5 years, and executed eight of the top 15 U.S. onshore E&P transactions ($134 billion of total deal value) and five of the top ten U.S. midstream transactions ($111 billion of deal value) since 2007. We have advised on over $150 billion in midstream transactions since 2012, including two of the three largest midstream M&A transactions in the last 12 months and five of the eight largest midstream M&A transactions in the last three years. We are a leader in innovative oil and gas financings having raised over $30 billion in private capital since 2012 utilizing a wide range of structures and assets.