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      Sink-or-Swim, Learned A Lot - Investment Banking Analyst Jefferies Employee Review

      4.0
      Dec 17, 2009
      Investment banking analyst
      Recommend
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      Pros

      - non-elitist culture - high pay compared to peers at junior levels - support from vp's for career advice, etc. - access to client management unique for entry-level bankers

      Cons

      - cut-throat environment - up or out - no work-life balance. you will work around the clock and all weekend long, nearly every weekend - staffing system is arbitrary - staffing on fridays

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      5.0
      Apr 19, 2026
      Controller
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Meritocracy, good culture and work life balance

      Cons

      Politics and transparency from senior management

      3.0
      Jun 16, 2026
      Investment banking analyst
      Recommend
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      Business Outlook

      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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