Investment Banking Associate - FIG, Banks
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Salary$150k – $200k
LocationNew York, NY, United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3–6 yrs
DepartmentInvestment Banking
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 17, 2026 · 2w ago
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Bachelor's degree
Approximately three to six years of relevant experience
Advanced financial modeling, valuation, accounting, and transaction-execution skills
Strong understanding of bank financial statements, regulatory capital, deposit economics, liquidity, and credit quality
Demonstrated project-management and team-leadership abilities
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Prior investment banking Associate experience or completion of an Analyst program
Banks, depositories, financial institutions, or broader financial services experience
Series 79 and Series 63 licenses
Skills
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Bonus
Retention bonus
Investment Banking Associate | FIG (Banks & Depositories)
Group Overview
The Banks & Depositories team is a sub-vertical within Jefferies’ broader Financial Institutions Group (FIG) coverage team in New York. The team provides strategic and financial advice to banks, thrifts, specialty depository institutions, mortgage and bank fintech companies and other financial services companies across mergers and acquisitions, capital formation, balance sheet strategy, and other complex corporate finance matters.
About the Role
The Investment Banking Associate will play a key role in originating and executing advisory and financing transactions. The Associate will manage analytical and transaction workstreams, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and oversee the work and development of Analysts.
Responsibilities
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Lead the preparation and review of financial models, valuation analyses, and client presentations.
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Manage transaction workstreams involving M&A, capital raising, and balance sheet advisory assignments.
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Analyze loan and deposit trends, net interest margin, asset quality, liquidity, capital ratios, and profitability.
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Coordinate due diligence, data room activity, internal approvals, and communications with external advisers.
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Serve as a primary point of coordination among senior bankers, clients, Analysts, and product partners.
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Support client meetings, transaction idea generation, and relationship development.
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Review Analysts’ work and provide training, mentorship, and feedback.
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Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree and approximately three to six years of relevant experience.
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Prior investment banking Associate experience or completion of an Analyst program strongly preferred.
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Banks, depositories, financial institutions, or broader financial services experience preferred.
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Advanced financial modeling, valuation, accounting, and transaction-execution skills.
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Strong understanding of bank financial statements, regulatory capital, deposit economics, liquidity, and credit quality.
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Demonstrated project-management and team-leadership abilities.
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Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
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Series 79 and Series 63 licenses preferred or obtained after joining.
Salary Range of $150,000 - $200,000
About the company
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. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Legal
Jefferies is committed 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.
Benefits
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer 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 (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.
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