Investment Banking Analyst (First-Year) | Consumer & Retail jobs in United States
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Jefferies · 2 hours ago

Investment Banking Analyst (First-Year) | Consumer & Retail

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
date0+ years exp

Jefferies is a leading investment banking firm, and they are seeking a First-Year Analyst in their Consumer & Retail Investment Banking group. The role involves contributing to live M&A, financing, and strategic advisory assignments, with a focus on financial analysis and sector-specific insights into consumer behaviors and retail dynamics.

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Responsibilities

Build and maintain financial models, including DCF, comparables, and precedent transaction analyses
Support execution of M&A, equity, and debt financing transactions in the Consumer & Retail sector
Prepare pitch books, offering memorandums, prospectuses, and management/lender presentations
Conduct industry and product research tied to consumer spending trends, category growth, channel shifts, and competitive landscapes
Analyze detailed corporate and financial information to support valuation, due diligence, and transaction workstreams
Collaborate closely with senior bankers on active deal teams, gaining early exposure to clients and high‑impact deliverables

Qualification

Financial modelingInvestment banking experienceAnalytical skillsIndustry researchIntellectual curiosityCommunication skillsProject management

Required

6 months - 1 year of investment banking or similar (pre/post deal diligence, valuations, deal advisory etc.) experience
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to interpret complex data quickly
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment and work effectively under tight deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, and client‑facing maturity
Intellectual curiosity about consumer and retail sector trends—such as e‑commerce shifts, brand innovation, supply chain evolution, and consumer demand patterns
Strong academic background with a Bachelor's degree; finance or accounting helpful but not required

Company

Jefferies

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Jefferies provides research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets.
dateFounded in 1962
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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http://www.jefferies.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (122)
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2020 (60)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2012-11-12Acquired

Leadership Team

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Shekhar Asnani
Vice President Investment Banking
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Cameron Lester
Managing Director, Global Co-head of Tech Investment Banking
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