About Us
Jefferies Group LLC is a global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. Focused on serving clients for nearly 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 Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.
How the program works and what you can expect
The Jefferies’ Equities Sales & Trading Summer Analyst Program provides the cohort with 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. You’ll be exposed to Jefferies’ full range of products and leading industry expertise. Our lean team structure will not only provide you with unparalleled hands-on experience, but will help you develop lasting personal and professional relationships with peers and senior professionals that will serve as the foundation for a successful career.
In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities, Summer Analysts are encouraged 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 Analysts will focus on real-life on the job learning, with colleagues serving as both instructors and mentors. Each of them will also have the opportunity to review their professional development and receive detailed feedback on their performance, during various stages of the program, in addition to at the end of the term.
Students in their penultimate year of university with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 - July 2027 may apply to the Summer Analyst Program.
Jefferies Equities Sales & Trading
Our Equities department is a significant provider of liquidity, execution and underwriting expertise. Summer Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate across different divisions of our Sales & Trading platform – including Research Sales, Derivatives, Prime Brokerage, Capital Introductions, Electronic Trading and Quantitative Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to design, test, and refine electronic trading algorithms for APAC equities and derivatives markets.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trading patterns, market microstructure signals, and performance metrics using tools such as Python, R, and SQL.
- Assist in the development of models to optimize execution quality, minimize market impact, and improve trading efficiency.
- Support the automation of trading workflows and contribute to the enhancement of internal analytics tools.
- Work closely with technology teams to ensure seamless integration of quantitative models into the trading infrastructure.
Desired Skills
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Financial Engineering.
- Strong programming skills in Excel, Python, R, or similar languages; familiarity with SQL is a plus.
- Solid understanding of statistics, probability, and data analysis techniques.
- Interest in financial markets, particularly electronic trading and market microstructure in the APAC region.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in an Asian language is a plus.
Equal Employment Opportunity, Reasonable Accommodations and COVID
At Jefferies, 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.
Please read our COVID-19 policy - Jefferies’ COVID-19 Policy – APAC/EMEA
