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.
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 your first year of a two year MBA program. Although a background in accounting or finance can be 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.
Houston, TX: Jefferies Energy Transition Group
The Jefferies Energy Transition team, based in Houston, is one of the largest investment banking teams on Wall Street dedicated to advising companies in the Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicle, Low Carbon Fuels, Decarbonization and Sustainability sectors.
We have advised clients on more than 100 M&A and capital raising transactions over the past five years, including three of the five largest cleantech IPOs, four of the ten largest acquisitions of renewable energy developers, two of the three largest PIPEs into renewable energy companies, the largest sale of environmental credits, the largest sale of a sustainability-as-a-service company and the largest sale of an EV charging equipment company in history.
The salary for this role is $175,000 (pro-rated for the 10-week internship program).
