Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Jefferies as 66.7% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3.17 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Equity Research and Analyst rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Equity Sales and Equity Research roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Jefferies takes an average of 55 days when considering 6 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Praktikant M&A had the quickest hiring process (on average 5 days), whereas Equity Research roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 150 days).
I applied online. I interviewed at Jefferies (New York, NY)
Interview
It was a pretty in the dark process with not a lot of communication with HR. If moved to the next round of interviews, the interviewer will reach out to you directly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What have you been following in the markets recently
First round interview focused on technicals in DCF and EV. Basic behaviorals like why investment banking, why Jefferies, weakness & strength. Second round technicals more on M&A and LBO, also dived deep into my resume, especially projects/deals I have worked on in my previous internships.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Out of all of your past experiences, which one is the one you dislike the most
The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Jefferies in Apr 2024
Interview
Pretty straightforward, two rounds: first one technical with associates and second one more behavioural and to know more about me.
Usual technical questions, I studies with wso books and it worked out, be ready!