Equity Research Associate - Cap Banks

Equity Research Associate - Large Cap Banks

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Summary: Jefferies is seeking an equity research associate to support the Financial Institutions Group covering U.S. Large Cap Banks. The candidate will support the bank research team in delivering in‑depth company and industry research on the largest and most complex U.S. financial institutions, constructing detailed financial and valuation models, and marketing written research recommendations to clients and institutional salespeople.

Job Description: Compensation is competitive. Start date is immediate. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to work with a highly respected U.S banks equity research team in a fast‑paced, exciting environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Creation and maintenance of earnings, balance sheet, capital, and valuation models for U.S. large cap banks.
• Analysis of industry and macroeconomic trends, including interest rates, credit, capital, funding, and regulatory developments.
• Production of weekly and monthly written research publications, including earnings previews and reviews.
• Development of relationships with management teams, investor relations professionals, and industry contacts.
• Communication of stock views and industry themes to institutional investors, trading desks, and other internal constituencies within Jefferies.

Key qualifications:

• 1‑3 years of experience in equity research.
• Extremely strong work ethic with a focus on teamwork.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong quantitative aptitude and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple projects in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Intellectual interest in equity markets, macroeconomics, and the U.S. banking sector.

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Full Time. Salary Range: $100,000–$120,000.

About Us: Jefferies is a leading global, full‑service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. We have a commitment to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law.

We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

Jefferies Financial Group offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full‑time employees or part‑time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off, unplanned time off, and paid holidays, and for full‑time employees, paid parental leave.