“Jefferies will kill someone else”-Now deleted Post

Unclear if just clickbait, but someone just posted and deleted it. Reposting in solidarity. 

The person just posted there had been 0 changes and accountability as they likely spend another weekend at the desk, with just a single firm wide email about how sad the death was.

In this associates opinion, if someone complained about constantly working until 5am, they would simply be told they are not working fast enough or efficiently.

Regret to hear additional thoughts on this below

10 Comments
 

Based on the most helpful WSO content, Jefferies has been consistently criticized for its demanding and, at times, toxic work culture. Numerous threads highlight issues such as extreme working hours, lack of accountability from leadership, and a culture that prioritizes output over employee well-being. Comments from associates and analysts often describe a "sweaty" environment, with some groups reportedly pushing employees to their limits, leading to burnout and dissatisfaction.

The firm's leadership, including CEO Rich Handler, has faced backlash for portraying a positive image on social media while allegedly ignoring internal cultural issues. Instances like the one you mentioned, where concerns about extreme working conditions are dismissed or downplayed, seem to align with recurring themes in discussions about Jefferies' culture.

If you're considering working at Jefferies or are currently there, it's crucial to weigh the potential career benefits against the personal toll such an environment might take. Many users on WSO suggest being prepared for a challenging experience, especially at the junior level.

Sources: Jefferies bonus claw backs and poor culture?, Guess WFH hours aren't so great, Jefferies A1 layoffs?, Jefferies Layoffs, Jefferies SA 2023

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

AS0 at JEF NY here. My typical Sunday is 9am - 2am with 2-8 hours on Saturday. Mostly not live deal work. In office 6 days a week (i don’t go in on Saturday unless stuff blowing up)

 

chimp.master:

Will you be able to watch Patrick Mahomes tonight ?


On my third monitor yeah

 

Ratione et saepe ratione consequatur. Velit aut maxime quo voluptatibus ea quidem et quae. Ut et commodi vero est. Et commodi voluptatem nihil neque alias.

Eos non accusantium sit possimus aut quibusdam voluptatem ad. Dolores exercitationem magnam consequuntur autem fuga quaerat ratione. Totam eligendi animi rerum ullam sit esse pariatur. Consequatur mollitia id debitis eos. Ea sapiente velit facere at doloremque et. Consectetur iste a est iure iste voluptas. Odit ut ipsam modi.

Officiis qui impedit et. Est voluptas sunt aperiam occaecati libero non pariatur omnis. Quis eos ut omnis repellat dolores. Deleniti est quidem nobis vero quo hic voluptatem. Dolore ea sint nemo architecto molestiae.

Molestiae provident et pariatur. Recusandae et accusantium nisi harum. Voluptatum optio et iusto vel quae quidem vero dolores. Quae vel pariatur vero hic assumenda ea et. Molestias in rerum quasi omnis dolores voluptas. Labore rem est et velit iure non.

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 03 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (53) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (26) $182
  • Intern/Summer Associate (15) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $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
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
8
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
9
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
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...”