Does Jefferies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Jefferies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Jefferies. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Jefferies?

69% of Jefferies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Jefferies 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Jefferies?

Analyst (151) , Investment Banking Analyst (137) , Associate (90) , Vice President (72) , Intern (31) , Summer Analyst (29) , Investment Banking Summer Analyst (27) , Equity Research Associate (24) , Investment Banking Associate (23) , Managing Director (20) , Senior Vice President (18) , Assistant Vice President (16) , IB Analyst (14) , Research Associate (13) , Sales Associate (13)

What are the pros of working at Jefferies according to real employee reviews?

"Leveraged Financed group worked alot but group MDs were solid/group culture was good which made it sustainable (definitely not the same for all other groups)" ((in 167 reviews)); "Great people and rapidly growing" ((in 124 reviews)); "Investment banking pay is good" ((in 58 reviews)); "Good Benefits and Depending on the group culture might be good" ((in 29 reviews)); "1) great Team" ((in 27 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Jefferies according to real employee reviews?

"Hours are long and unpredictable" ((in 110 reviews)); "no work life balance and did not respect your time" ((in 55 reviews)); "Working long hours might not be for everyone" ((in 30 reviews)); "Not good bonuses" ((in 15 reviews)); "Lack of diversity and no effort to improve this" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Jefferies layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Jefferies layoffs and their outlook for job security at Jefferies in 2026.

Jefferies reviews

3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,281 total reviews)

Richard B. Handler

83% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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Jefferies has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,281 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jefferies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzen industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Mar 28, 2024

Nice working hour

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, fair working hour

Cons

Lack of promotion opportunities, not good for future career

1.0

Mar 26, 2024

Chop Shop @ Best

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people you work alongside

Cons

Management treats employees like cattle. Bathrooms are worse than port authority. CTO & CIO was hired based upon the color of his skin and not his skills NOR his experience. Terrible pay, zero recognition for hard work and long hours. Discrimination and abuse run rampant..

1.0

Mar 20, 2024

Can’t Leave Soon Enough

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are some good people in the firm.

Cons

Compensation substantially below market rate (for my role about 40% lower than average for my job level and function). Lagging benefits, with less PTO than competitors and no sick leave at all. The firm touts its lean structure but it’s ultimately a way to brand itself more positively than a sweatshop.

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