2 Comments
 

Jefferies has been steadily improving its exit opportunities into private equity, particularly for middle-market (MM) and upper middle-market (UMM) PE funds. Analysts at Jefferies often benefit from the firm's high deal volume and rigorous experience, which prepares them well for buy-side recruiting. Specific highlights include:

  1. Group-Dependent Exits: Certain groups at Jefferies, such as M&A and Energy, have seen consistent exits to reputable MM and UMM PE funds. For example, the M&A group is noted for its strong placement into top MM PE shops.

  2. Improved Placement: Jefferies has been punching above its weight in terms of PE placements, with some analysts even landing roles at mega-funds (MFs), though this is less common.

  3. Explosive Growth: Recent years have seen significant growth across all groups at Jefferies, with some groups like FIG, Media, and REGAL (Gaming) gaining traction in terms of deal flow and infra fund placements.

  4. Competitive Edge: Analysts at Jefferies are often well-prepared for buy-side roles due to the firm's lean deal teams and high deal volume, which provide substantial exposure and experience.

Overall, Jefferies' rising position in league tables and its aggressive growth strategy are positively impacting its PE exit opportunities, particularly for those targeting MM and UMM funds.

Sources: Jefferies 2022, 2021 League Tables, Jefferies SA 2023, The Qualifications of an EB, 2023 Recruitment Official IB Rankings (Post-CS)

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.
 

Necessitatibus maiores est quisquam assumenda voluptas ut eos sint. Tenetur est quam laboriosam eum.

Distinctio impedit assumenda at natus vitae eum. Suscipit aut sed at. Voluptatibus animi quo temporibus vel dolore cupiditate.

Deserunt sit minus deleniti nam amet. Consequuntur ratione et similique. Cum magni veniam explicabo sapiente. Vero similique ea quisquam vitae.

Blanditiis odio rerum enim molestiae veniam. Explicabo vitae dolor expedita facilis. Est veritatis ab tempore est dolores consequatur vero doloribus. Quae reiciendis ut eligendi quidem aut illum consequatur enim.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.3%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (44) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (78) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (72) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”