Rough culture - Anonymous employee Jefferies Employee Review

2.0
Oct 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Small, very entrepreneurial, with ambitious mindset. Still a dominant force in trading and certain IB industries, but trying to punch above its weight elsewhere is counterproductive.

Cons

Brutal culture. Juniors get crushed and simply use it as a stepping stone elsewhere. High MD turnover. Constantly over promise and under deliver.

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Cons

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