Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program Generalist

2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program – New York, Generalist

Recruitment began on December 15, 2025

and the job listing Expires on January 15, 2026

Internship Exploring General Business & Beyond

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

Jefferies Investment Banking Summer Analysts 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. Our Summer Analysts are exposed to Jefferies’ full range of top-tier investment banking products and leading industry expertise by working closely with senior bankers on pitches and live deals.

Our lean deal team structure will not only provide you with unparalleled hands‑on experience, it will help you develop lasting personal and professional relationships with peers and senior bankers that will serve as the foundation for a successful career.

Following an enriching orientation and training program, Summer Analysts will begin working on their day-to-day responsibilities, with support from colleagues serving as both instructors and mentors throughout the 10‑week engagement. Jefferies’ collegial program also offers a series of social and educational events to further enhance your professional development and grow your network. As a way to help maximize your experience with us, Summer Analysts receive formal performance reviews.

In addition to performing fundamental analysis and research into companies and markets, Summer Analysts are challenged to think creatively, offer their input, and add value to the team from day one. As with everyone at Jefferies, Summer Analysts are expected to pursue their projects with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and with the highest levels of integrity.

• Performing financial valuation, discounted cash flow and multiples‑based analyses
• Building and using financial models
• Preparing pitchbooks 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 and M&A transactions

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 Analysts 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. You should have a strong academic background and be completing the junior year of a four‑year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent program. Although a background in accounting or finance can be helpful, we hire Summer Analysts who have studied a variety of disciplines.

* You MUST be graduating from December 2027 to June 2028*

WORK WITH US – Investment Banking opportunities exist across the U.S.

New York, NY:
Generalist Program

Jefferies’ Generalist Program offers a breadth of exposure to a spectrum of opportunities. Hands‑on product experience may include projects involving equity, equity‑linked and debt financing, leveraged finance and lending, M&A advisory and recapitalization and restructuring services. Industry groups that summer analysts may work with include Aerospace & Defense, Banks, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction & Building Materials, Consumer, Energy, Financial Sponsors, Gaming, General Industrials, Healthcare, Insurance, Maritime, Media & Telecom, Metals…