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Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for over 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’ Summer Associate program offers students the unique opportunity to gain valuable experience across an array of investment banking products and industries. 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 Summer Associates the opportunity to work closely with senior bankers on pitches and live deals while overseeing Summer Analysts’ work product. Tasks go well beyond performing fundamental analysis and research into companies and markets. A Summer 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. Summer 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, 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. 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. As a way to help maximize your experience with us, interns will receive formal performance reviews.
Summer Associate responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
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’ Summer 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 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.
Eligible candidates must be graduating with an MBA between December 2026 and June 2027.
Charlotte, NC: Consumer & Retail Group
Jefferies’ Consumer & Retail group is comprised of approximately 30 professionals who cover more than 180 companies. The group’s sector focus includes: Apparel and Footwear, Beverages, Consumer Products, Food Service Distribution, Grocery Retail, Mass and Discount Retail, Packaged Food, Protein and Produce, Restaurants and Specialty Retail. Since 2012, the Consumer group has completed over 225 transactions valued at over $120 billion ─ ~$45 billion in advisory transactions, ~$54 billion in debt capital markets transactions and ~$24 billion in equity capital markets transactions. The team has recently completed transactions for Dave & Busters, FullBeauty Brands, Fogo de Chao, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Planet Fitness and Shake Shack among others.
The salary for this role is $175,000, pro-rated.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
