2027 Private Credit Investment Analyst Programme - London

Please note you can only make one application per recruitment season; duplicate profiles cannot be considered. 

Recruitment Timelines

Start Date: We are looking for a July/August 2027 start. You will be based in our London office. 

Deadline: Applications for this opportunity will close on 31 January 2027; as we will recruit for this program on a rolling basis there may be a delay in screening and online testing, 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 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments. 

Jefferies Finance LLC

Jefferies Finance LLC (‘JFIN’) was founded in 2004 as a 50/50 joint venture between Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”), a global, diversified life insurance and financial services organization, and Jefferies, a leader in global investment banking.   JFIN has two primary lines of business:

• Loan Underwriting and Arrangement:  JFIN underwrites and arranges leveraged loans for Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies globally

• Private Credit Investment Management:  Through Jefferies Credit Partners (“JCP”), JFIN is a leading direct lender, managing portfolios of senior debt investments made primarily to Private Equity Sponsor owned companies.  Investments are managed across multiple private credit funds, SMAs, and CLOs. 

This opportunity sits within the private credit (direct lending) business – Jefferies Credit Partners.

What you can expect

Investment Related Responsibilities

• Broad generalist role with exposure to deal flow across European regions and industries (including, but not limited to business services, healthcare, industrials, media, technology)
• Perform underwriting due diligence on new investment opportunities, including industry research, company research and detailed credit analysis on new debt financing opportunities
• Prepare and sensitize financial models, including leveraged buyout and cash flow analysis
• Play a key role in completing and presenting screening and investment committee approval memos
• Assist with the execution of transactions and on-going portfolio management

 What we look for in a candidate

• Ability to multi-task and manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Adaptability – both as part of a team and independently
• Teamwork oriented with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Fluency in French, German, Dutch or a Nordic language is an advantage

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.