About Jefferies
Jefferies is the largest independent full-service global investment banking firm serving companies and investors for over 60 years. Headquartered in New York, with offices in over 45 cities around the world, the firm provides clients with equity and debt capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage and securities research, as well as wealth management.
The firm provides research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services including underwriting, M&A, restructuring and recapitalization, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia.
We have deep connectivity with strategic companies across all industries, and we take a deep vertically specialised approach to our industry coverage. We also have one of the largest and most experienced groups dedicated to serving the private capital investment industry.
Graduates will experience working in a team with global connectivity and be part of an exciting and growing platform in the Australian market.
What You Can Expect
Jefferies Australian Summer Interns have the unique opportunity to gain insight into a global, client-focused investment bank and experience an entrepreneurial environment where employees have the opportunity to make an immediate impact and are rewarded for performance. You’ll be exposed to Jefferies’ full range of products and leading industry expertise. Our lean team structure will not only provide you with unparalleled hands-on experience, but it will help assist you to develop lasting personal and professional relationships with peers and senior professionals that will serve as the foundation for a successful career.
Following a Welcome Day orientation, Summer Interns will begin working on their day-to-day responsibilities, with support from colleagues serving as both instructors and mentors throughout the 12-week engagement. Jefferies’ collegial program also offers social opportunities to further enhance your professional development and grow your network.
In addition to working on projects that incorporate research, analysis and recommendations, Summer Interns are challenged to think creatively, offer their input, and add value to the team from day one. As with everyone at Jefferies, Summer Interns are expected to pursue their projects with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and with the highest levels of integrity
The internship period will be from 30 November 2026 to 19 February 2027.
Jefferies Equities Sales & Trading
Jefferies’ global equities franchise delivers leading advisory and execution capabilities across 20 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. We provide a full-service sales, trading and capital markets platform, and are top ranked across all markets, sectors and categories.
Our top-ranked and experienced sales and trading professionals deliver high touch services to help clients develop investing strategies and execute stock transactions in exchanges in Australia, New Zealand and across the globe. We act as agent, principal or market maker to provide clients with high execution quality in varying liquidity situations—providing clients with bespoke insights and execution informed by our sector expertise.
Our electronic sales and trading team provide clients with local expertise and innovative electronic sales and trading solutions, including customizable algorithms, specifically designed for today’s fragmented and rapidly changing market environment.
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 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, 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.
Candidates who apply should typically have an outstanding academic achievement in finance, economics, accounting and/or Law and be in their penultimate year of study. We also hire Summer Interns who have studied a variety of degree disciplines such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Applications must include:
Updated CV (including your ATAR and GPA/WAM)
Cover letter
Academic Transcript
Unrestricted work rights for Australia.
Candidates interested in applying should have an expected graduation date between October 2027 – February 2028.
Applications close on 7 August 2026.
Engagement, Reasonable Accommodations & Equal Employment Opportunity
At Jefferies, we have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences, and supporting 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 an equal employment opportunity workplace. We practice equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by law.
We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.
