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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.