2027 Jefferies Finance Summer Analyst - New York, Financial Planning & Accounting

Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for over 60 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.

About Jefferies Finance

Founded in 2004, Jefferies Finance LLC ("JFIN") is a leading leveraged loan investor and arranger owned equally by MassMutual and Jefferies Group LLC. JFIN manages over $30 billion across two primary lines of business. JFIN originates investment opportunities through an exclusive partnership with Jefferies and its team of more than 900 investment bankers that are focused on transacting with Equity Sponsors across the capital markets.

What we look for in a candidate

Successful Summer Analysts 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. Although a background in programming or finance is helpful, JFIN hires interns who have studied a variety of disciplines.

What you can expect – Financial Planning and Accounting (FP&A) Summer Analyst

The FP&A intern is staffed on our Finance and Accounting teams and is primarily responsible for (i) assisting in preparation of internal monitoring and reporting for senior management, (ii) customizing presentations for internal and external stakeholders, and (iii) assisting in analysis of accounting data. Interns are generalists and will have exposure to a comprehensive list of financial and accounting responsibilities critical to the management of a diversified financial institution.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Preparing reconciliations of cash and investment positions and tracking expenses.
• Assisting in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and related reporting.
• Assisting in the annual audit, including preparation of year-end schedules for the overall consolidated financial statements, disclosures, and analysis.
• Designing and updating presentations for various institutional investors, rating agencies, other financial institutions, in addition to management, and other internal parties.
• Assisting with specific reporting/analysis requests, and special projects.
• Assisting Managing Directors and senior staff as needed with various reports and analyses of strategic initiatives.

About Us

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.

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 $70,000 (pro-rated for the 10-week internship program).