Above Average - Trader Jefferies Employee Review

3.0
Oct 3, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flat organization Senior management approachable Bigger than a small firm but much smaller than bulge bracket banks

Cons

Very top heavy. Has a tradition of bringing Sr. traders from bulge-bracket with guarantees but always end up getting average traders. Does not believe in training and not a good place to start your career. Support groups are almost always neglected as the compensation is always distributed at the top. Poor technological systems

Explore other reviews about Jefferies

5.0
Apr 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Meritocracy, good culture and work life balance

Cons

Politics and transparency from senior management

3.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive firm-wide culture; competitive pay; surrounded by some of the smartest people you'll ever meet.

Cons

Like most banking jobs, incredibly long hours. Group specific: culture can be poor / not well supported, poor organization / staffing at group level.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All