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Jefferies is a highly respected financial institution with industry-leading investment banking and capital markets units. It's been named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" by Fortune, and it's very focused on diversity and inclusion. It has active networking groups for employees of Asian heritage, Black and Latino employees, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans.
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Vault Verdict
Note: The firm did not participate in our 2024 Banking Survey; all employee reviews are from our surveys in previous years.
A top investment bank when it comes to prestige, Jefferies has been growing in size and reputation in recent years. The firm has hired many well-respected senior bankers away from other firms, and continues to hire top-notch junior bankers.
As for whom Jefferies looks to hire at a more junior level, the firm wants self-starters willing to take on responsibility who can think strategically and anticipate upcoming events. The firm also wants candidates to know why they specifically want to work for Jefferies. Internships are said to be very g...
About the Company
New York-based Jefferies Financial Group (widely known as Jefferies) is an independent securities and investment banking firm that was founded more than 50 years ago. Today, it employs 3,885 people in over 30 cities worldwide. It operates through five main units: investment banking, sales and trading, research, asset management, and wealth management.
Jefferies’ investment banking services include M&A advisory, capital raising, debt, equity and equity-linked financing, recapitalization and restructuring solutions, fairness opinions, and corporate advisory services. Jefferies’ sales and trading business offers trade execution and liquidity, and trades equity, convertible, high-yield, investment-grade fixed income, and commodity-linked financial products; the unit also provides wealth management, correspondent services, ...
Employee Reviews
- “Senior bankers in my group don’t create unnecessary work. This might be specific to the restructuring group and not of the entire I-bank division. Also, bankers in my group understand if personal events come up and you need to take a leave, which I appreciate. Additionally, there’s a good banter among the bankers, as people tend to joke around a lot, which makes work interesting.”
- “Seeking a career as an investment banker requires making a conscious decision to give up work/life balan...
Getting Hired Here
- “HR takes a reaaaaaally long time to get back. My process took several months from my first interview until the last one. Associates and up must meet with the head of the investment bank.”
- “Standard interview process. First rounds are either in person or phone, then final rounds are in person at the office. Candidates are told either way within the next week or so. We’re looking for someone who is, of course, smart, but also has a great personality. Not just someone who is antisocial. ...
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