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).
The interview for equity research consists of a behavioral and technical portion. Expect a "Why Jefferies" question along with basic technicals. They want to see your passion and why you are interested in working at the firm.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk through the valuation methods for the technology sector
I applied online. I interviewed at Jefferies (New York, NY) in Mar 2025
Interview
It was not too challenging but had some hard technicals. It was a three round interview with the first being a phone screen, second being techs, and then a superday.
This was for a summer internship. Phone call, mainly behavioral and culture fit questions.
Follow up in person with group head. Some general technicals on the group and business. Very positive experience