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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.

More about our company can be found at www.jefferies.com.

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Investment Banking Analyst
3.0
26 December 2025
Great Experience, Brutal Hours for Investment Banking
Pros: I've learned so much about finance and deal execution. As an Investment Banking Analyst, the exposure to transactions and senior bankers is incredible. The compensation and benefits for financial services professionals are also very competitive. It's a solid place to kickstart your career in a global investment bank.
Cons: Work-life balance here is almost non-existent. Expect 80-100 hour weeks consistently, especially with heavy deal flow. It's an onsite role in the New York City office, so there's no flexibility for remote work. This really takes a toll on your personal life and well-being.
Advice to Management: Management should explore ways to better distribute workloads, especially for junior Investment Banking Analyst roles. It's crucial to acknowledge the impact of constant long hours on employee mental health and retention in this highly competitive financial services industry.
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Analyst
2.9
27 February 2026
Decent Pay, But You Earn Every Penny
Pros: Compensation for investment banking roles is competitive, especially your base salary as an Analyst. The bonus structure for M&A deals can be pretty solid, even for juniors. Benefits like healthcare are standard for a global firm in the financial services industry.
Cons: Don't expect much work-life balance in the New York, NY office; it's a trade-off for the pay. The 401k match isn't super generous compared to some other places. You're paid well, but you'll definitely be working long hours for it.
Advice to Management: Consider reviewing the 401k matching to be more competitive with other top-tier firms. Also, try to implement initiatives that genuinely improve work-life balance for junior investment banking staff, not just talk.
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Junior Investment Banking Analyst
2.9
27 February 2026
Leadership is hit or miss in NYC
Pros: Some senior leaders in investment banking are really good mentors. You learn a lot if you get on the right team and they genuinely care about developing junior staff.
Cons: But it's a grind, especially for Junior Investment Banking Analysts. Many senior managers are just too busy and stretched thin, so consistent support isn't always there, which makes the long hours tougher.
Advice to Management: Management really needs to focus on training middle managers better to support junior staff. It would help retain talent in our New York City office.
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