Equity Research Associate

About Us

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. ('Jefferies, 'we, 'us or 'our) is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.

Jefferies is seeking an associate for its Equity Research team. In this role, the associate will have the opportunity to analyze industry macro trends and company financials under the direction of a Senior Analyst. The associate will be primarily responsible for building and maintaining financial models and industry databases insuring correct and up-to-date information for research reports. The associate will also work closely with the team to write reports, including earnings reports, company reports, monthly/weekly publications and initiation reports. As part of this process, the associate will also review business and trade publications, annual reports, financial filings and other sources in order to gather, synthesize and interpret data on companies followed by the team.

Required Background:

Strong academic background, with a focus on accounting, finance, or economics preferred

1-2 years of related financial services experience, preferably in sell-side/buy-side equity research or investment banking

Strong analytical and problem solving skills – strong excel skills will be critical

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Resourcefulness, entrepreneurial spirit and proven leadership qualities

Bachelors Degree with high GPA

Preferred Qualifications:

Solid experience in business modeling and financial statement analysis

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