not ideal - IBD Analyst Jefferies Employee Review

2.0
22 Oct 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Compensation is generally on par with the street. Work is similar to that in any other investment bank, though the deal teams are slightly thinner. Junior bankers generally spend significantly more time pitching than those at other banks.

Cons

Turnover is higher here than at competing banks. Exits opportunities are not on par with those at bulge brackets. Cutthroat culture. Little communication between senior management and juniors. Rigid compensation structure. Significant financial penalties if you decide to leave.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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