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JefferiesChicago, ILInternship

2027 Investment Banking Summer Associate Program – Chicago, Industrials Group

Jefferies offers a 10-week Investment Banking Summer Associate Program in Chicago focusing on Industrials. Associates work closely with senior bankers on live deals, gaining hands-on experience in financial analysis, modeling, and client deliverables.

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Program Responsibilities

  • Perform financial valuation, discounted cash flow, and comparable company analyses.
  • Build and use financial models for pitch books and deal materials.
  • Prepare offering memorandums and prospectuses for live deals.
  • Conduct industry and product research to support transactions.
  • Analyze detailed corporate and financial information.
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Candidate Requirements

  • Currently completing first year of a two-year MBA or equivalent.
  • Graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
  • Strong academic background; accounting or finance helpful but not required.
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
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Program Details

  • 10-week summer program with orientation and training.
  • Formal performance reviews provided during the program.
  • Social and educational events to enhance professional development.
  • Opportunity to work as a full-time Associate post-program.
  • Salary is $175,000 pro-rated for the duration.
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About the Team

  • Chicago Industrials group covers industrial services, multi-industrials, and capital goods.
  • Focus on M&A and full suite of equity and debt products.
  • Executed over $100bn of M&A transactions in 15 years.
  • Team of ~10 bankers from Analyst to Managing Director.
  • Emphasis on career development and internal talent growth.