Outstanding company, great promise for the future - Investment Banking Associate Jefferies Employee Review

4.0
Jul 22, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Jefferies' investment banking franchise is fast-growing and well-positioned for the future. If you want to make a career in investment banking, it's one of the best places to go.

Cons

Work/life balance is nonexistent. If you want to be an investment banker, be prepared to regularly work 100+ hour weeks and not take vacations for a year at a time.

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5.0
Apr 19, 2026
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Pros

Meritocracy, good culture and work life balance

Cons

Politics and transparency from senior management

3.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive firm-wide culture; competitive pay; surrounded by some of the smartest people you'll ever meet.

Cons

Like most banking jobs, incredibly long hours. Group specific: culture can be poor / not well supported, poor organization / staffing at group level.

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