2027 Investment Banking Summer Associate Program – Chicago, Industrials 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’ 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, Summer Associates receive formal performance reviews.

Summer Associate responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Performing and reviewing financial valuation, discounted cash flow and comparable companies multiples-based analyses 
• Building and using financial models 
• Preparing pitch books 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, M&A and restructuring and recapitalization 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 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 2027 and June 2028.

WORK WITH US – Investment Banking opportunities exist across the U.S.

Jefferies’ Chicago office covers industrial services, multi-industrials and capital goods clients.  The group focuses on M&A and also offers a full suite of public & private equity and debt products.  The deal team has executed over $100bn of M&A transactions over the past 15 years.  The group currently consists of ~10 bankers ranging from Analyst to Managing Director and is growing rapidly. They also partner closely with the broader Diversified Industrials team, located in New York. The team does in-house execution and has an emphasis on career development, focusing on growing talent internally.  Summer Associates will have every opportunity to be part of the team and operate as a full-time Associate.

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.