Investment Banking Analyst/Associate | Energy Transition

Jefferies, the global investment banking firm, has served companies and investors for over 60 years. Headquartered in New York, with offices in over 30 cities around the world, the firm provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage and securities research, as well as wealth and asset management. The firm provides a full range of investment banking services including underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Jefferies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF), a diversified holding company.

Group Description:

The Jefferies Energy Transition team, based in Houston and New York, is one of the largest investment banking teams on Wall Street dedicated to advising companies in the Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicle, Low Carbon Fuels, Decarbonization and Sustainability sectors.

We have advised clients on more than 100 M&A and capital raising transactions over the past five years, including three of the five largest cleantech IPOs, four of the ten largest acquisitions of renewable energy developers, two of the three largest PIPEs into renewable energy companies, the largest sale of environmental credits, the largest sale of a sustainability-as-a-service company and the largest sale of an EV charging equipment company in history.

Position:

The Energy Transition Team is actively looking for Analysts/Associates to join our Houston office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparing and participating in the delivery of client presentations.
• Compiling a variety of financial analyses such as valuation, ECM scenarios, and three statement operational models.
• Analyzing business plans and participating in due diligence sessions.
• Drafting private and public marketing materials such as offering memoranda, confidential information memoranda, and S-1s.
• Participating actively in drafting sessions.
• These responsibilities afford direct and active interaction with the senior executive management teams of our clients as well as senior bankers at Jefferies. Associates in the Energy Transition team are expected to attend and participate in client meetings and contribute to building and maintaining client relationships.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND 1-4 years of Investment Banking (or similar) experience OR an MBA with 1+ years of Investment Banking (or similar) covering the Energy Transition sector
• Proficient in financial modeling and detailed company summary report preparation
• Live in Houston or willing to relocate
• Resourceful self-starter; able to work autonomously.
• Demonstrated team player and leader with a strong work ethic.
• Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills. Strong valuation skills and significant valuation experience.
• Ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies offers, for eligible employees, 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 (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays and paid parental leave.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences, and supporting a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity workplace. We practice equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, covered veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. In accordance with applicable law, we are dedicated to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Please inform your recruiter should you require accommodations throughout your application process.

All employees must follow Jefferies’ COVID-19 protocol policy, which is subject to change.