Jefferies reviews

3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,281 total reviews)
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Richard B. Handler

83% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Jefferies has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,281 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jefferies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0
Dec 29, 2013

No culture

Recommend
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Pros

If you produce they pay well. But that has changed with clawbacks so it's very similar to the bulge bracket firms.

Cons

Zero culture. When you take people from deceased firms - Bear, Leh, Mer, GCM - and throw them into an eat what you kill pool and no management from the top you get a toxic stew. People trying to steal accounts, not answering/backing up when off the desk. The one benefit was the monthly hard dollar payouts. That's now gone and clawbacks are in place so other than a place to park your feet there are better places out there.

1.0
Jul 4, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Pay was the most competitive I ever had, gave a great sense of global perspective.

Cons

Horrible work/life balance, disrespectful co-workers who made the most gross generalizations and racially insensitive remarks ever. Boss was endorsed and promoted for being a small minded jerk who even dipped chewing tobacco right in the middle of the office. Constantly made fun of people with disabilities and try to do nothing but cover up their awful behavior.

4.0
Jun 21, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Many strong Managing Directors in San Francisco Great corporate level leadership Thriving Investment Banking business Solid deal flow in San Francisco

Cons

Some weak middle managers (Associates, VPs, etc.) Lack of resources due to smaller, regional office Some deal flow gets kicked over to NY office

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