2027 Investment Banking Summer Associate Program – New York, Generalist

About the role

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

Program Overview

• 10-week summer associate program in New York City.
• Work closely with senior bankers on pitches and live deals.
• Opportunity to oversee Summer Analysts' work.
• Engage in financial valuation, modeling, and research.
• Participate in financings, M&A, restructuring transactions.
• Receive formal performance reviews and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial valuation and discounted cash flow analyses.
• Build and use financial models for client projects.
• Prepare pitch books and deal materials like prospectuses.
• Conduct industry and product research.
• Analyze detailed corporate and financial information.
• Support execution of financings, M&A, and recapitalizations.

Candidate Requirements

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

Training and Development

• Orientation and training program at start of internship.
• Ongoing support from instructors and mentors.
• Social and educational events to enhance professional development.
• Networking opportunities with peers and senior bankers.