2027 Private Fund Advisory Summer Internship Programme - London

Please note you can only make one application per recruitment year; duplicate profiles will not be reviewed. 

Recruitment Timelines:

• Start Date: We are looking for a June 2027 start. You will be based in our London office. 

• Deadline: Applications for this opportunity will close on 29 November 2026; as we will recruit for this program on a rolling basis there may be a delay in screening, however we will endeavor to get back to all applicants on the outcome of their application in a timely manner.  

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.

What you can expect

The Jefferies Private Fund Advisory (PFA) team is focused on raising capital and providing strategic advice to private markets firms. Analysts play a critical role within the PFA team, contributing to all aspects of the business. You would work closely with a global client base of leading private equity managers and institutional investors (pensions, insurance firms, banks, government and sovereign wealth funds, family offices, asset managers etc.). Our team comprises 44 people across 12 offices globally and sits within the investment bank as one of the firm’s core offerings to private markets clients. Our culture is a key priority and centres around teamwork, collaboration, and treating each other with respect.

The role offers an opportunity to work on a broad range of private markets strategies including private equity, credit, and infrastructure (across funds, co-investments, and direct deals and sectors including healthcare, renewable energy, industrials, consumer, technology, life insurance etc.). You would also develop a diverse range of skillsets including:

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

• Client interaction – speaking regularly with leading fund managers
• Qualitative writing – across due diligence reports and investment memorandums
• Financial analysis – performing quantitative analysis of fund cashflows and valuations
• Organisation – coordinating capital-raising projects, managing data rooms, tracking investor outreach, etc.
• Presentation – preparing pitch materials and investor presentations
• Market research – conducting industry research to identify trends, benchmark funds, and assess competitive landscapes

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 Interns are able to multitask and handle 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 in your penultimate year of study, with an anticipated graduation date of Spring/Summer 2028. Although a background in accounting or finance can be helpful, we hire Summer Interns who have studied a variety of degree disciplines.

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.