2028 Jefferies Finance Summer Analyst Program - New York, Private Credit

About the role

The 10-week Summer Analyst internship provides exposure to private credit underwriting, origination, and business development. Analysts conduct credit analysis, prepare approval memoranda, support transaction execution and portfolio management, develop client research and marketing materials, and assist with fundraising communications and investor requests across varied industries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct company and industry due diligence and credit analysis on new debt financing opportunities.
• Prepare approval memoranda for internal credit approval processes.
• Assist with transaction execution and ongoing portfolio management.
• Support origination teams through client research and preparation of marketing materials.
• Support business development through fundraising presentations, prospective investor communications, and investor requests.

Exposure

• Work in teams of three to five members on private credit underwriting assignments.
• Gain exposure to aerospace and defense, business services, consumer and retail, healthcare, industrials, media, technology, and telecommunications.
• Work with senior team members across private credit origination and business development.

Requirements

• Must graduate between December 2028 and June 2029.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism, client management skills, and strong technical, written, and verbal communication.
• Work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines, independently and as part of a team.
• Remain adaptable; accounting or finance experience is helpful, but varied academic disciplines are considered.