2028 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program – Boston, Industrials Group

About the role

Ten-week Investment Banking Summer Analyst internship in Jefferies’ Boston Industrials and Automotive Aftermarket group. Analysts support senior bankers on pitches, live financings, and M&A transactions while developing valuation, financial modelling, research, communication, and deal execution skills through hands-on work, training, mentorship, and formal performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial valuation, discounted cash flow, and multiples-based analyses.
• Build and use financial models for client and transaction work.
• Prepare pitchbooks, offering memorandums, prospectuses, and other deal materials.
• Conduct industry, product, corporate, and financial research.
• Participate in financings and M&A transaction execution.
• Provide input on active projects while managing multiple assignments under tight deadlines.

Program and Team

• Complete an orientation and training program before beginning day-to-day responsibilities.
• Work closely with senior bankers on pitches and live deals in a lean team structure.
• Receive support from colleagues acting as instructors and mentors throughout the internship.
• Attend social and educational events supporting professional development and networking.
• Receive formal performance reviews during the program.
• Join an approximately 20-person Automotive Aftermarket team covering more than 600 global companies.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrate professionalism, client management ability, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Work under pressure and tight deadlines while remaining adaptable.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Show a strong academic background and willingness to contribute hands-on work.
• Demonstrate integrity, collaboration, creativity, and attention to excellence.

Eligibility

• Be completing the junior year of a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent program.
• Graduate between December 2028 and June 2029.
• Candidates may come from varied academic disciplines; accounting or finance experience is helpful but not required.