2028 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program – Chicago or New York, Industrials Group

About the role

Ten-week summer analyst internship in Jefferies’ Industrials investment banking group, based in Chicago or New York. Analysts receive orientation and training, then support pitches, live deals, M&A, and financing transactions through valuation, financial modeling, research, and transaction materials while working closely with senior bankers.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial valuation, discounted cash flow, and multiples-based analyses.
• Build and use financial models for investment banking assignments.
• Prepare pitchbooks and live deal materials, including offering memorandums and prospectuses.
• Conduct industry, product, corporate, and financial research.
• Participate in financing and M&A transaction execution.
• Manage multiple projects while contributing creatively to active deal teams.

Program Experience

• Complete orientation and training before beginning day-to-day responsibilities.
• Receive ongoing support from colleagues serving as instructors and mentors.
• Attend social and educational events supporting professional development and networking.
• Receive formal performance reviews during the program.
• Work closely with senior bankers in a lean, client-focused deal team environment.

Group And Locations

• The Chicago office covers industrial services, multi-industrials, and capital goods clients.
• The group focuses on M&A and public and private equity and debt products.
• Positions are available in Chicago, Illinois, or New York, New York.
• Summer interns may operate as full-time analysts and may choose to sit in New York.