Investment Banking Analyst - Singapore (August Start)

About Jefferies

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth and asset management services. With more than 47 offices in 21 countries around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies and governments.

Our talented professionals provide a full range of advisory and underwriting services through creative and idea-driven M&A, leveraged finance, equity & equity-linked financing and restructuring & recapitalization solutions. With approximately 1,300 investment banking professionals, we provide global coverage across all products and sectors.

What you can expect:

Jefferies Investment Banking Analysts have the unique opportunity to gain insight into a global, client-focused investment bank and experience an entrepreneurial environment where employees can make an immediate impact and are rewarded for performance. Our Analysts are exposed to Jefferies’ full range of top-tier investment banking products and leading industry expertise by working closely with senior bankers on pitches and live deals. Our lean deal team structure will provide you with unparalleled hands-on experience and help you develop lasting personal and professional relationships with peers and senior bankers that will serve as the foundation for a successful career.

Following an enriching orientation and training program, Analysts will begin working on their day-to-day responsibilities, with support from colleagues serving as both instructors and mentors. Jefferies’ collegial program also offers a series of social and educational events to enhance your professional development and grow your network.

In addition to performing fundamental analysis and research into companies and markets, Analysts are challenged to think creatively, offer their input, and add value to the team from day one. Analysts are expected to pursue their projects with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and the highest levels of integrity.

Analyst responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Performing financial valuation, discounted cash flow and multiples-based analyses
• Building and using financial models
• Preparing pitchbooks and live deal materials, such as offering memorandums and prospectuses
• Conducting industry and product research
• Analyzing detailed corporate and financial information
• Participating in the execution of financings and M&A transactions

What we look for in a candidate

We look for candidates who are eager to make an impact by doing real, hands-on work and participating on active deal teams. Successful Jefferies Analysts can multitask and manage a variety of projects simultaneously. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and client management skills together with strong technical, written and verbal communication skills. The work is fast-paced, challenging, and intellectually stimulating. The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, be adaptable, and work both independently and as part of a team are essential traits of a successful candidate. You should have a strong academic background and be completing your final year of an undergraduate degree or equivalent program. Although a background in accounting or finance can be helpful, we hire Analysts who have studied a variety of disciplines.

For our Singapore opportunity, candidates must hold a valid work permit/be a Singapore core citizen. It would be ideal if candidates also possess spoken and written fluency in a Southeast Asian language (e.g., Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Indonesia, Vietnamese, Thai, etc.).

Investment Banking

The Jefferies Singapore Investment Banking team focuses on the origination and execution of equity and M&A transactions for our Southeast Asian clients. Our business in Southeast Asia and Asia has a proven track record with tremendous deal momentum, which we continue to leverage to play an active role in M&A, initial public offerings, equity fundraises, and cross-border financing across different sectors in the region. Our Investment Banking team works closely with teams in New York, London, and other regional offices as one global team in cross-border transactions. Leveraging our unparalleled global resources and network, Jefferies’ Singapore platform is well positioned to capitalize on the continued growth of Southeast Asia and Asia economies.

Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity, Reasonable Accommodations and COVID

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation, and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences, and supporting a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity workplace. We practice equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, national origin, marital, family and social status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, trade union membership or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. In accordance with applicable law, we are dedicated to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Please inform your recruiter should you require accommodations throughout your application process.

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