Associate, Investment Banking

Role summary

Jefferies is looking for an accomplished Investment Banking Associate to join its Sydney team. A background in the General Industrials sector is preferred. The position involves supporting a wide range of prominent Australian transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic advisory work.

This role is designed for someone who can contribute directly to deal execution while also working closely with senior leaders and gaining exposure to major regional transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Assist senior bankers with originating, structuring, and executing mergers and acquisitions, equity deals, and other advisory mandates.
• Carry out sector research, financial analysis, and valuation work to support client presentations and transaction activity.
• Develop financial models, pitch materials, and presentation decks for meetings and live deals.
• Help run due diligence workstreams, oversee data room activity, and coordinate with legal, compliance, and related internal teams so transactions progress smoothly.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients, investors, and industry contacts to uncover new opportunities and grow the firm’s presence in the region.
• Support the development of junior colleagues by sharing guidance, coaching, and training.

Qualifications and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related discipline is required; an MBA or CFA is considered an advantage.
• Prior investment banking experience with exposure to M&A, capital markets, or corporate finance is expected.
• Experience contributing to transactions from start to finish is important.
• Strong financial modelling ability and confidence using Excel and PowerPoint are essential.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills are needed.
• The role suits someone who works well under pressure, can juggle multiple assignments, and consistently meets demanding deadlines.

About the employer

Jefferies is a global full-service investment banking and capital markets firm with more than 40 offices worldwide. Its services include advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management, serving investors, companies, and governments.

The company emphasizes diversity as a driver of creativity, innovation, and new thinking, and is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities in which it operates.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Jefferies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics such as race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or other factors protected by law. The company also provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.