Vice President Investment Banking (or Senior Associate) Financial Sponsors
at Jefferies
Posted 17 days ago
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Senior Associate or Vice President within the Financial Sponsors Group responsible for supporting senior coverage officers and their private equity clients by managing relationships, originating and executing transactions, and providing strategic advice. The role partners with industry coverage, capital markets, leveraged finance and M&A teams to deliver integrated solutions, stays current on market trends, and pursues new business opportunities. Strong emphasis on financial modeling, credit underwriting, transaction execution and the ability to manage multiple deals and client engagements to drive franchise growth.
- Compensation
- $225,000 – $275,000 USD
- City
- New York City
- Country
- United States
Currency: $ (USD)
Full Job Description
Vice President Investment Banking (or Senior Associate) Financial Sponsors
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
A Senior Associate or Vice President in the Financial Sponsors Group(FSG) is responsible for supporting senior coverage officers and their private equity clients. Overall, a Senior Associate or VP in FSG plays a crucial role in managing new and existing relationships, originating and executing transactions, providing strategic advice and contributing to the growth and success of the FSG franchise. The Senior Associate or VP will have the opportunity to create meaningful relationships with the largest and most dynamic investors in private equity and will be expected to think critically and strategically around the best ways to add value and resources to these institutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Collaborating with various internal groups such as industry coverage, capital markets, leveraged finance and M&A to provide fulsome and integrated solutions to clients. The Senior Associate or VP within FSG will leverage the full breadth of firm resources to deliver comprehensive services to our clients
- Remaining current on market trends, industry dynamics and deal opportunities relevant for clients and providing senior coverage officers with regular updates
- Supporting senior coverage, industry and product bankers on the execution of client transactions. Including but not limited to M&A, Leveraged Finance and Public Issuances
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with new and existing clients. Expected to provide transaction support to senior coverage officers while continuing think creatively about new deal opportunities
Required Background
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 5+ years of investment banking experience. MBA or other accreditation preferred
- Experience in credit underwriting
- Experience in financial modeling
- Lives in New York or willing to relocate
Experience Skills
- Excellent financial modeling, financial statement analysis, and accounting skills / knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to lead a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
- Resourceful self-starter; able to work autonomously
- Demonstrated team player and leader
- Positive attitude and problem solver
The salary range for this role is $225,000 - $275,000
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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.
Job Info
- Job Identification 3310
- Job Category Investment Banking
- Posting Date 01/14/2026, 01:13 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10022, US
