Inclusive Recruiting
We strive to recruit the best, most diverse talent
Below are a few of our annual programs to promote inclusive learning, networking and recruiting opportunities.
Programs for Experienced Professionals
Three distinct lateral recruitment programs offer candidates who have been out of the workplace or who are looking for a career change the opportunity to pursue a career in financial services.
Equity Research DEI Career Switch Program
The Jefferies Equity Research Career Switch program offers qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences and 2-5 years of work experience, a clear path to a new fast-moving, challenging, and exciting career at Jefferies. Participants are mentored by senior leaders at Jefferies. They engage in professional training to learn skills like financial modeling, financial analysis, company strategy, financial outlook, and valuing securities.
MBA Diversity Symposium
Jefferies First-year MBA Diversity Program invites driven students with diverse backgrounds and experiences pursuing their MBA to spend an immersive day with us. Symposium participants will have the opportunity to meet Jefferies professionals and experience a day in the life of a Global Investment Bank.
MBA Fellowship Program
The MBA Fellowship is awarded to select MBA students who successfully complete the summer internship with us and receive a full-time offer. The award is based on financial need, leadership skills, and service to the community, assessed through a personal statement. Each Fellow receives a stipend towards their MBA tuition and will be aligned with an MD Sponsor who will provide support and guidance as they embark on their career at Jefferies.
JVETS Military Insight Day
JVETS, Jefferies Veterans Network, invites service leavers, veterans and military spouses to spend the day with us in our London office to learn more about investment banking and capital markets. Participants have the opportunity to hear from senior leaders of the business, learn about building their CVs, and network with Jefferies’ internal military community and employees from various departments.
Programs for Students and Recent Graduates
Held throughout the year, our symposiums and programs are an opportunity for college and university students to learn more about Jefferies early in the recruiting process for our internship programs.
Corporate Diversity Symposium
Jefferies’ Corporate Diversity Symposium invites driven diverse students to spend an immersive day learning about Jefferies’ corporate departments. These include, but are not limited to, Technology, Operations, Risk and Finance/Controllers. Selected candidates network with senior management, Employee Resource Group leaders, Analysts and Associates across our corporate departments.
EMEA Diversity Symposium
Our London Office hosts an annual symposium for students in their penultimate year. Students spend an immersive day experiencing a day in the life of a Global Investment Banking employee. Sponsored by our Diversity Council, the event connects diverse individuals with professionals at Jefferies to explore summer internship opportunities.
Equity Research Mentoring Program
The Equity Research Mentoring Program is a six-week program sponsored by jWIN (Jefferies Women’s Initiative Network). It is focused on mentorship, on-going training and professional development, and exploration of a career in Equity Research.
Investment Banking and Global Markets Diversity Symposiums
The Jefferies Diversity Council strives to recruit, retain, and empower employees from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We host a series of Symposiums for qualified candidates to attend and learn more about the finance industry.
JNOBLE Fellowship Program
The Jefferies Network of Black and Latino Employees (JNOBLE) Fellowship Program is a selective three-year mentoring program for top talent. It offers ongoing training, professional development, and financial support to college students in their first year of college through graduation.
Recruiting Partnerships
Jefferies partners with leading talent organizations to support a diverse pipeline of candidates for all our roles. View a representative sample of organizations below.
Career Relaunch Program
Jefferies’ Career Relaunch program, jRETURNS, sponsored by our Diversity Council, is a 12-week immersive program that offers participants who have been out of the workplace for at least two years the opportunity to reinvent themselves and relaunch their careers. Participants receive training focused on both professional and technical skills, support and mentorship, and develop a network and build relationships across departments.
