associate ibd - Investment Banking Associate Jefferies Employee Review

3.0
Mar 6, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

overall decent people. some have a chip on shoulder bc not at a bigger bank

Cons

work on smaller deals that take up just as much time as bigger ones. zero brand name recognition if you try to move on

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of deal flow. Chance to learn a lot

Cons

Working hours are expected to be long. Competition

3.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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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.

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