Investment Banking Analyst

Job Description

About Us

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (Jefferies, we, us or our) is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. 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.

As an Analyst in our TMT Investment Banking team, you will play a critical role in executing transactions and providing financial advisory to clients focused on India. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on high profile deals, develop key relationships with clients and contribute to the growth and success of our investment banking franchise in India.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Assist in drafting and preparation of pitch books, reports, descriptive memoranda for client meetings
- Drafting marketing materials and participating in due diligence
- Work closely with senior professionals to conduct financial analyses including financial statement and valuation analyses; assisting in development of detailed financial models
- Support execution of mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, capital raising and other financial transactions
- Perform comprehensive and in-depth industry and market research, and company analysis within TMT sector

Required Background:

- MBA in Finance or a related discipline is helpful, though not mandatory
- 3+ years of relevant experience in investment banking including at least 1year of direct front office IB work; exposure to TMT sector is an advantage though not essential
- Financial modeling coursework, training, or experience preferred
- Accuracy, thoroughness, can do attitude and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. Fluency in English is a must

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.

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