2028 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program – Toronto

About the role

The 2028 Toronto Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program provides hands-on experience supporting pitches, live transactions, valuations, financial modelling, research, financings, and M&A. Analysts work with senior bankers in a collaborative environment, receive orientation, training, mentorship, professional development opportunities, and formal performance reviews.

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 corporate and financial information.
• Participate in financings and mergers and acquisitions transaction execution.
• Provide input, think creatively, and add value while working on active deal teams.

Program Experience

• Work closely with senior bankers on pitches and live deals within lean deal teams.
• Gain exposure to investment banking products and industry expertise in a client-focused environment.
• Receive support from colleagues acting as instructors and mentors throughout the program.
• Attend social and educational events supporting professional development and network growth.
• Receive formal performance reviews during the engagement.

Team

• Jefferies Canada provides advisory and capital markets services across diverse industries.
• The Canadian team covers industry coverage, mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, and leveraged finance.
• Toronto and Calgary professionals collaborate with global industry and product specialists on transactions.
• The broader Canadian platform includes Investment Banking, Equity Research, and Sales & Trading.

Requirements

• Be completing 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 remain adaptable.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively with integrity.

Helpful Background

• Accounting or finance studies can be helpful, although candidates from various disciplines are considered.