2028 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program – Houston, Energy Transition Group

About the role

The 10-week Houston Summer Analyst internship places students on Jefferies’ Energy Transition investment banking team. Interns support senior bankers on pitches, live transactions, valuation, financial modelling, research, and deal execution across renewable energy, electric vehicles, low-carbon fuels, decarbonization, and sustainability sectors.

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 and product research and analyze detailed corporate and financial information.
• Participate in financing and mergers and acquisitions transaction execution.

Program

• Complete an orientation and training program before beginning day-to-day responsibilities.
• Receive support from colleagues serving as instructors and mentors throughout the internship.
• Attend social and educational events supporting professional development and networking.
• Receive formal performance reviews during the internship.
• Work closely with senior bankers on pitches and live deals within lean deal teams.

Houston Energy Transition Group

• Support a Houston-based team advising companies in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and low-carbon fuels.
• The team also covers decarbonization and sustainability sectors.
• The group has advised on more than 100 mergers and acquisitions and capital-raising transactions over five years.

Requirements

• Complete the junior year of a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent program.
• Graduate between December 2028 and June 2029.
• Demonstrate a strong academic background, professionalism, and client management skills.
• Have strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Manage multiple projects, work under pressure and tight deadlines, and adapt effectively.
• Work independently and collaboratively with a high level of integrity.

Preferred Background

• Accounting or finance coursework can be helpful, although candidates from varied academic disciplines are considered.