Investmetn Banking Spring Intern Review
at Jefferies International
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The overall programme was on investment baking at Jefferies and what it was like to be a banker. On the first day we had panel discussions from analysts and talks from different grouos within the organisation. On the second day we had an introduction into different products and groups involved in investment abking and then case studies to learn more about them. On the third day we had an IPO simulation where we pitched in teams a company and performed financial analysis to come to a valuation of it. On the fourth day we had an interview with a banker where we were able to ask about their career and advice on breaking into the industry.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was incredibly interesting. I already had a small idea on some of the different roles that the firm offered but to be able to do case studies on them and to understand more about them was incredibly insightful. Furthermore, the ability to talk and get advice from people that work in the industry gave a new perspective. After the week I have decided that investment banking is an area that I would like to pursue.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes I leant about financial analysis of companies and how to build a discounted cash flow model on excel. I also developed on my pitch making and speaking skills. Furthermore, I learnt a lot about the industry and how it actually works which was incredibly insightful. Finally, I improved my team working becasue a lot of the tasks were group exercises.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was very warm and friendly towards interns and they made clear about how positive the company culture was if you were starting as an analyst. The general atmosphere was very approachable towards people and highly collaborative. It is a very meritocratic and entrpreneurial company and that was clear by what they portrayed.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the insight programme. I really enjoyed my time on the programme and gained a lot of skills that I will be able to carry forward with me. I loved learning more about investment banking and Jefferies which has really made clear that this is an industry that I want to pursue further.
I would like to say a particular thanks to you because of how well I thought the programme was run and organised with a fantastic range of activities, panel discussions and case studies combined with the opportunity to meet a fantastic group of both spring interns and bankers
I would like to say a particular thanks to you because of how well I thought the programme was run and organised with a fantastic range of activities, panel discussions and case studies combined with the opportunity to meet a fantastic group of both spring interns and bankers
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Jefferies International
5/5
Would you recommend Jefferies International to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Jefferies International
I think Jefferies is a company that it is incredibly important to be yourself and therefore show your best self in the interviews. It is obviously a technical role so you should be prepared with technicals but the most important thing is to research the company well and be particularly passionate about the industry, therefore having lots of questions.
