2025 Investment Banking Internship

EMEA

Frankfurt

Investment Banking

Off-Cycle Internship

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 47 offices in 21 countries around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies and governments.

Our talented professionals provide a full range of advisory and underwriting services through creative and idea-driven M&A, leveraged finance, equity & equity-linked financing and restructuring & recapitalization solutions. With approximately 1,300 investment banking professionals we provide global coverage across all products and sectors.

Jefferies is represented in Germany, Austria and Switzerland through offices in Frankfurt and Zurich.

For candidates applying to the Frankfurt office, please note that fluency in English and German is required.

What you can expect:

Jefferies Investment Banking M&A Interns have the unique opportunity to gain insight into a global, client-focused investment bank and experience an entrepreneurial environment where employees have the opportunity to make an immediate impact and are rewarded for performance. Our Interns are exposed to Jefferies’ leading industry expertise by working closely with senior bankers on pitches and live deals. Our lean deal team structure will not only provide you with unparalleled hands-on experience, it will help you develop lasting personal and professional relationships with peers and senior bankers that will serve as the foundation for a successful career.

In addition to performing fundamental analysis and research into companies and markets, Interns are challenged to think creatively, offer their input, and make valuable contributions to the team from day one. As with everyone at Jefferies, Interns are expected to pursue their projects with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and with the highest levels of integrity.

Intern responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the execution of M&A and advisory transactions
• Preparing pitchbooks and live deal marketing materials (e.g. teasers, information memorandum and management presentations)
• Participating in due diligence and drafting sessions
• Preparing and delivering client presentations
• Building and using financial model
• Analyzing business plans and valuing companies using a variety of methodologies (e.g. DCF, LBO and multiple based analyses)
• Conducting industry and product research
• Analyzing detailed corporate and financial information

What we look for:

We look for candidates who are eager to make an impact by doing real, hands-on work and participating on active deal teams. Successful Jefferies Interns are able to multitask and handle a variety of projects simultaneously. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and client management skills together with strong technical, written and verbal communication skills. The work is fast paced, challenging and intellectually stimulating. The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, be adaptable and work both independently and as part of a team are essential traits of a successful candidate.

What we can offer you:

We would like to offer you a 3-month internship in the Investment Banking M&A division, based in our Frankfurt office. Under the wings of the German Investment Banking M&A team, you will have the opportunity to work on high stakes deal situations with sector and product specialists from around the world.

Please only apply if you are available to work fulltime October - December 2025.

Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity, Reasonable Accommodations 

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences, and supporting a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we can pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity workplace. We practice equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, national origin, marital, family and social status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, trade union membership or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. In accordance with applicable law, we are dedicated to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Please inform your recruiter should you require accommodations throughout your application process.