2028 Jefferies Finance Summer Analyst Program - New York, Private Credit

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Opportunity ID 2039

Region Americas

Location New York

Business unit(s) Jefferies Finance

Program type Summer Analyst

Graduation Requirement December 2028 - June 2029

Degree Type Bachelors

Job description

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.

About Jefferies Finance

Founded in 2004, Jefferies Finance LLC ("JFIN") is a leading leveraged loan investor and arranger owned equally by MassMutual and Jefferies Group LLC. JFIN manages nearly $17 billion across two primary lines of business:

Private Credit Investment Management : Through Jefferies Credit Partners, JFIN is a leading direct lender and investor in broadly syndicated loans, managing portfolios of senior debt investments made primarily to Private Equity Sponsor owned companies. Investments are managed across multiple private credit funds, SMAs, and CLOs.

Loan Underwriting and Arrangement : JFIN underwrites and arranges leveraged loans for Private Equity Sponsors and their portfolio companies globally and is a market leading arranger of U.S. LBO Loans.

What we look for in a candidate

Successful Analysts will be able to multi-task & 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, intense 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. Although a background in accounting or finance is helpful, JFIN hires Analysts who have studied a variety of disciplines.

What you can expect

• Summer Analysts will gain exposure to private credit underwriting, origination, and business development
• Private Credit Underwriting: Analysts are staffed on teams of 3 to 5 members and are primarily responsible for (i) conducting company and industry due diligence and credit analysis on new debt financing opportunities, (ii) preparation of approval memoranda for internal credit approval processes, and (iii) assistance with execution of transactions and on-going portfolio management.
• Analysts are generalists and will have exposure to deal flow in industries including, but not limited to, aerospace & defense, business services, consumer & retail, healthcare, industrials, media, technology and telecommunications.
• Private Credit Origination: Analysts will support the Private Credit Origination team and work directly with senior team members on client research and marketing materials
• Private Credit Business Development: Analysts will support the Private Credit Business Development team and work directly with senior team members on preparing fundraising presentations, communications with prospective investors / limited partners, and investor requests

Must graduate December 2028-June 2029

ABOUT US

At Jefferies, we are committed 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 committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, 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.

The salary for this role is $110,000 (pro-rated for the 10-week internship program).