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Jefferies International

Spring Intern--Investment Banking Division Review

at Jefferies International

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

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 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
During the Insight Programme, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in Jefferies’ culture and explore its various business areas. Through case studies and simulations, you will gain practical, hands-on experience of what it’s like to work as an investment banker.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was amazing to understand different teams in the investment banking division and find something that you are genuinely passionate about.
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 learned presentation skills in the stock idol session and further developed modelling and analytical skills through case studies and simulation.
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?
Great culture! Really flat and entrepreneurial culture, everyone is nice and supportive and willing to share insightful advice with someone in their career exploration stage.
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?
100% enjoyable
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
Do research about the company, bring questions to the programme and enjoy it.
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