Does Jefferies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Jefferies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Jefferies. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Jefferies?

62% of Jefferies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Jefferies 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Jefferies?

Analyst (151) , Investment Banking Analyst (138) , Associate (90) , Vice President (72) , Intern (31) , Summer Analyst (29) , Investment Banking Summer Analyst (27) , Equity Research Associate (24) , Investment Banking Associate (23) , Managing Director (20) , Senior Vice President (18) , Assistant Vice President (16) , IB Analyst (14) , Research Associate (13) , Sales Associate (13)

What are the pros of working at Jefferies according to real employee reviews?

"Leveraged Financed group worked alot but group MDs were solid/group culture was good which made it sustainable (definitely not the same for all other groups)" ((in 164 reviews)); "Great people and rapidly growing" ((in 127 reviews)); "Investment banking pay is good" ((in 55 reviews)); "1) great Team" ((in 33 reviews)); "Good Benefits and Depending on the group culture might be good" ((in 27 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Jefferies according to real employee reviews?

"Hours are long and unpredictable" ((in 110 reviews)); "no work life balance and did not respect your time" ((in 58 reviews)); "Working long hours might not be for everyone" ((in 32 reviews)); "Salary doesn’t change much even though bonus is good" ((in 15 reviews)); "Long hours, easy to get siloed into specific types of work, difficult managers" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Jefferies layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Jefferies layoffs and their outlook for job security at Jefferies in 2026.

Jefferies reviews

3.9

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,284 total reviews)

Richard B. Handler

75% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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Jefferies has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,284 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jefferies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzen industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Nov 30, 2024

HR

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The firm is known for its strong training programs and the chance to work on diverse projects, which can really enhance your skills and experience in the finance industry. Plus, the culture can be quite collaborative, allowing you to build a solid network. If you're looking for a dynamic environment, it could be a great fit!

Cons

I can't really dive into the downsides of working at Jefferies, but I can share that like any job, it probably has its challenges. Maybe long hours or high-pressure situations?

1.0

Nov 26, 2024

Tough

Managing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some very capable, professional colleagues

Cons

company values consistent with Michael Milken

1.0

Nov 22, 2024

TC

Investment banking vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Expanding but revenue not catching up

Cons

US deal flow is good, but SEA is not

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