Investment Banking Associate – Japan

About Jefferies

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.

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:

• Performing and reviewing financial valuation, discounted cash flow and comparable companies multiples-based analyses 
• Building and using financial models 
• Preparing pitch books and live deal materials, such as offering memorandums and prospectuses 
• Conducting industry and product research 
• Analyzing detailed corporate and financial information
• Participating in the execution of financings, M&A and restructuring and recapitalization transactions

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. Native-level proficiency in Japanese & English is required for this role.

Investment Banking

The Investment Banking team focused on the origination and execution of M&A, equity and debt transactions for our Asia clients across various sectors. We have helped these clients raise more than US$10 billion through 30+ transactions in the region since 2013 and have executed a number of landmark transactions that are highly recognized by our clients. Our business in Asia is experiencing tremendous growth momentum over the past years. Leveraging our unparalleled global resources and network, Jefferies’ Asia platform is well positioned to capitalize on the continued growth of Asia economies.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment 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 an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, 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.