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      Jefferies

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      Jefferies reviews

      3.9

      69% would recommend to a friend

      (1,282 total reviews)
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      Richard B. Handler

      83% approve of CEO

      69% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Compensation and benefits

      3.9

      Career opportunities

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Culture & values

      3.6

      Senior management

      3.2

      Work/Life balance

      Jefferies has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,282 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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      1K reviews
      3.0
      Feb 25, 2014

      Smart people in the weeds

      Vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      This company has really smart people all over the place. The atmosphere is generally nice, and the company is very ethical. Compensation is slightly below fair, but is made up for by a good working culture. The firm's reputation is great.

      Cons

      Non-managers have careers that stagnate largely due to politics. Managers have no incentive to promote and nurture great talent, and thus they focus only on making sure those above them hear what they want to hear. They can't promote as it would compromise their very own roles. The CEO and chairman have a different mindset, however their mentality doesn't always trickle down.

      2.0
      Feb 14, 2013

      IT Dept is low expectations, low output. A few stars carry a lot of low contributing head count. Can be bureaucratic.

      Vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Potential career growth if you are willing to fight for it. Old guard (Equities) is ripe for shakeup if you have the guts and can play politics. (IT) Easy to fade into the low productivity curve and exert minimal effort. International opportunities.

      Cons

      Sometimes felt like a special education prison (IT) TPS reports can be a drag. A lot of hairy legacy processes.

      1.0
      Nov 15, 2012

      Equity research - Glad I got out when I did

      Equity research associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Serves as a good "boot camp" for people new to sell side -You will appreciate all future jobs much more -You learn the "red flags" of a work environment -Decent resume-builder

      Cons

      -Unending hours, not great pay under senior level -Absolutely no regard whatsoever for employees as human beings. Actually not exaggerating. -Zero, and I mean zero, HR supervision. Picture 1960's. -All the negatives of unvestment banking lifestyle but not the pay

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