Investment Banking Analyst | Mergers & Acquisitions

Jefferies is seeking an Investment Banking Analyst to join its M&A team in New York. The role supports mergers & acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments across multiple industries, with significant responsibility in pitching and live deal execution.

• Assist in the execution of M&A and advisory transactions.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations for pitches and live deals.
• Build and use detailed financial models, including DCF, LBO, and multiples-based analyses.
• Draft transaction materials including offering memoranda, confidential information memoranda, management and lender presentations, and prospectuses.
• Conduct industry research, analyze business plans, and review detailed financial information.
• Participate in due diligence processes and drafting sessions.
• Prepare internal deal memos and coordinate across senior and junior deal team members.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• At least 1 year of M&A-related experience (investment banking, consulting, or valuations).
• Strong technical skills including financial modeling and valuation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously with high attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Self-starter able to operate independently and within deal teams.
• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance.

• Location: New York.
• Work environment: Fast-paced; responsibility across pitching and live deal execution.