Tel Aviv - 2026 Investment Banking Off Cycle Internship Programme (November start)

Please note: EMEA off-cycle internships are posted in line with local recruitment cycles throughout the year. You can only make one application (globally) per recruitment season; duplicate profiles will not be reviewed.

Recruitment Timelines:

• Start Date: We are looking for a November 2026 start. 

• Indicative Recruiting Timelines: on a rolling basis from August.

About Jefferies:

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 47 offices in 21 countries around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies and governments.

Our talented professionals provide a full range of advisory and underwriting services through creative and idea-driven M&A, leveraged finance, equity & equity-linked financing and restructuring & recapitalization solutions. With approximately 1,300 investment banking professionals we provide global coverage across all products and sectors.

Team Overview:

Jefferies Israel Group is the premier bridge between Israel and global capital. Our 16-person team across New York, Tel Aviv, and London combines deep local expertise with Jefferies’ fully integrated global platform across investment banking, equities, fixed income, research, and corporate access. We offer the broadest Israeli equity research coverage of any bank and unmatched relationships with companies, sponsors, and leading global investors, reinforced through flagship Israel-focused events in Tel Aviv, New York, and London.

What you can expect:

Our Interns are exposed to the breadth of Jefferies’ offering across 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.

In addition to performing fundamental analysis and research into companies and markets, Interns are challenged to think creatively, offer their input, and add value to the team from day one. As with everyone at Jefferies, Interns are expected to pursue their projects with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and with the highest levels of integrity.

Jefferies dedicated Israel team is actively looking for an off cycle 3-month intern for our Tel Aviv office to help support all aspects of our Israeli Investment Banking effort. The opportunity in Israeli related banking is growing rapidly. The companies emerging out of Israel are larger and more mature than ever before and the cross-border opportunity with these companies continues to grow. The candidate will be working directly with both senior and junior bankers across the firm globally.

As an off cycle intern you will rapidly assume significant responsibilities related to pitching as well as executing advisory and capital markets transactions for a broad group of private and public clients within the Israeli ecosystem. These responsibilities afford direct and active interaction with clients where Analysts are encouraged to attend and participate in client meetings.

You will work on several projects simultaneously with teams of professionals, both within the group and across the firm, including Managing Directors, Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Associates and Analysts, collaborating to develop and execute solutions to meet client needs.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting and leading the execution of M&A and advisory transactions, as well as IPOs
• Preparing and delivering client presentations
• Analyzing business plans and valuing companies using a variety of methodologies
• Drafting offering memoranda, confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing materials, and prospectuses
• Participating in due diligence, drafting sessions and client calls
• Preparing and managing the delivery of internal deal memos

Requirements:

• Fluent in Hebrew and English (both in reading and writing)
• Successful candidates must show an ability to work as part of a global team, with a self-starting approach to problem solving, quantitative skills, accuracy, flexibility, reliability, dedication, and enthusiasm
• Excellent academic credentials and professional drive
• Previous investment banking / corporate finance experience is an advantage
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate a passion for excellence
• Ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills

What we like to offer you:

We would like to offer you a 3-month internship within the Investment Banking Israel team. 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations

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.