Investment Banking Associate

Jefferies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Investment Banking Associate to support senior bankers in executing M&A transactions and providing strategic advice. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, strong financial modeling skills, and the ability to manage projects effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with clients across various industries.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking.
• Exposure to M&A, capital markets, or corporate finance transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support senior bankers in originating and executing M&A transactions.
• Conduct industry research and financial analysis for client pitches.
• Prepare financial models and presentation materials for client meetings.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and manage data rooms.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and investors.
• Assist in mentoring and training junior team members.

Skills

Financial modeling skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or a related field

MBA or CFA designation

Job description

About Us

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (‘‘Jefferies,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’) is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.

Investment Banking Associate

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Investment Banking Associate to join our team in Singapore, focusing on covering transactions in SEA. The successful candidate will play a critical role in executing M&A deals, capital raising activities, and providing strategic advice to clients across various industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior bankers in originating, structuring, and executing M&A transactions, equity and debt offerings, and other financial advisory services in Singapore.
• Conduct industry research, financial analysis, and valuation assessments to assist in client pitches and transaction processes.
• Prepare detailed financial models, pitch books, and presentation materials for client meetings and transactions.
• Coordinate due diligence processes, manage data rooms, and liaise with legal, compliance, and other internal teams to ensure deal execution is seamless.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, investors, and industry contacts to identify new business opportunities and expand the firm\'s presence in the region.
• Assist in mentoring and training junior team members, providing guidance and support in their professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or a related field. MBA or CFA designation is a plus.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, with exposure to M&A, capital markets, or corporate finance transactions.
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Additional ASEAN language capability is desirable although not essential.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.