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).
Extremely standard MBA associate interview process (technicals from the guide in phone screen / super day / offer). Generally the interviewers were friendly and the interviews were conversational. Super day in person.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Jefferies in Jan 2023
Interview
Online interview for a spring week position one on one done through a video call that lasted roughly 25 to 30 minutes during which I got asked six questions. The overall interview was quite decent and I got the questions I expected.
Basic interview process with a few rounds with the associates before doing a modeling test and case study. Basic 3 statement modelling. Then interviewed with VP and SVP. concluding with a sign off interview with the MD leading the team
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe the current market environment, how is structured an M&A process, talk about a recent M&A deal that picked your interest