GROUP DESCRIPTION:
Jefferies’ Investment Banking Management team is involved in all functions of supporting the Global Head of Investment Banking and Capital Markets and the Global COO of Investment Banking and Capital Markets. The team manages all aspects of the largest division (by revenue) within Jefferies Group.
POSITION:
The IB Management group is actively looking for an experienced Business Associate in our New York City office. The role will require extensive interaction with all levels of Investment Banking and Jefferies Group, including senior firm leadership. As a Business Analyst on the IB Management team, you will gain exposure to all facets of investment banking, across all industry groups, products, and regions.
Responsibilities include:
Business analysis: Regular performance analysis of all subsectors, including ad hoc financial analysis. Projects include developing growth strategies, assessing and planning new market entries, strategic business deep dives and designing banking wide initiatives.
Budgeting Revenue and Compensation: Support the internal budgeting process and helping meet requirements of Jefferies senior management
Internal presentations and communications: Includes Board presentations, internal presentations and offsites
Other: Wide range of ad hoc mini projects, including administrative tasks
Required Background/Skills
This role requires an analytical approach and strong attention to detail
Prior experience in finance/banking is preferred
Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to multitask and manage a variety of projects simultaneously
Must have a confident and pro-active attitude
Motivated self-starter with strong work ethic and keen business acumen
Ability to multi-task and work independently
Must be willing to work late nights / weekends as needed
Minimum Requirements
Must have 2-3 years work experience in financial services industry
College degree in related field of study
Strong Excel, PowerPoint & database management skills
Knowledge of Investment Banking products strongly preferred
Knowledge of Dealogic and CapitalIQ strongly preferred
New York, New York
Jefferies Financial Group Inc., a financial services company, engages in investment banking and capital markets, asset management, and direct investing businesses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. the company also offers equities research, sales, and trading services; equity finance services comprising financing, securities lending, and other prime brokerage services; and wealth management services to high net worth individuals, their families and businesses, private equity and venture funds, and small institutions.
In addition, it provides fixed income sales and trading services for investment grade corporate bonds, U.S. and European government and agency securities, municipal bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, leveraged loans, consumer loans, securities, markets debt, interest rate, and credit derivative products, as well as foreign exchange trade execution and securitization capabilities, as well as manages, invests in, and provides services to a group of alternative asset management platforms in investment strategies and asset classes.
The company was formerly known as Leucadia National Corporation and changed its name to Jefferies Financial Group Inc. in May 2018. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in New York, New York.