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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.
What you can expect
Jefferies’ lean deal team structure affords Associates the opportunity to work closely with senior bankers on pitches and live deals while overseeing Analysts’ work product. Tasks go well beyond performing fundamental analysis and research into companies and markets. An 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. 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, Associates will begin working on their day-to-day responsibilities, with support from colleagues serving as both instructors and mentors. 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, Associates will receive formal performance reviews.
Associate responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
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’ 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 second year of a two-year MBA degree or equivalent. Although a background in accounting or finance is helpful, we hire Associates who have studied a variety of disciplines.
Eligible candidates must be graduating with an MBA between December 2025 and June 2026.
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.
The salary for this role is $175,000.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
