Description

Job Description

Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for 60 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.

Position Summary:

Jefferies is seeking an Equity Research Associate for its Energy Equity Research team which covers ~40 stocks. In this role, the associate will have the opportunity to analyze industry macro trends and company financials under the direction of senior members of the team. In particular, the associate will work closely with senior team members on Jefferies' refining equity research coverage. The associate will be responsible for managing industry databases, updating presentations, and maintaining financial models as well as contributing to our flagship North American Energy Weekly report. In addition, the associate will manage updating the Jefferies refining price deck and refining weekly report. The associate will also work closely with the team to support producing reports, including earnings reports, company notes, monthly/weekly publications and initiation reports. Over time, the associate will also be responsible for communicating recommendations to sales, trading and clients.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for associate-level coverage of an array of energy stocks with a focus on US refiners
• Build and maintain detailed company models and industry databases, including the Jefferies refining price deck
• Work on recurring energy reports including our flagship North American Energy Weekly report and Refining Weekly report
• Write first look notes, contribute to longer thematic reports, and company initiations
• Field questions and communicate with sales and/or clients
• Maintain relationships with company IR teams.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic background, with a focus on accounting, finance, or economics with Bachelor's Degree
• 1-2 years experience of financial services experience with a preference for research experience
• Experience in oil & gas (especially refining) is advantageous
• Advanced excel & modelling skills are critical
• Experienced using FactSet and/or Bloomberg
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• CFA or progression towards CFA preferred

FINRA Series 63, 86 and 87 highly preferred (required within 5 months of hire)

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $100,000 - $120,000.

About Us

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.

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.

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.