2027 Investment Banking Summer Associate Program – Houston, Energy Transition Group

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

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 2027 and June 2028. 

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.

ABOUT US

At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports 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 committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law. 

The salary for this role is $175,000 (pro-rated for the 10-week internship program).