Investment Banking Associate - Communications Technology

Company: Jefferies
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

GROUP DESCRIPTION: The Jefferies Technology Group provides a full suite of advisory and capital markets capabilities to clients across a few sectors, including software, internet, communications technology, semiconductors, etc. The Global Technology Group consists of a team of over 100 professionals focused on providing services to clients in these industries in North America, Europe and Asia.
POSITION: The Global Technology team is actively looking for an experienced Associate for our San Francisco office to help support the technology coverage for Communications Technology.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: As an Associate in the Technology Group, you will rapidly assume significant responsibilities related to pitching for and executing advisory and capital markets transactions for a broad group of public and private clients. These responsibilities will include the following:

• Preparing and participating in the delivery of client presentations
• Compiling a variety of financial analyses such as valuation, M&A scenarios, and three statement operational models
• Analyzing business plans and participating in due diligence sessions
• Drafting private and public marketing materials such as offering memoranda, confidential information memoranda, and S-1s
• Participating actively in drafting sessions
• Mentoring Analysts in the Technology Group
• These responsibilities afford direct and active interaction with the senior executive management teams of our clients as well as senior bankers at Jefferies. Associates in the Global Technology Group are expected to attend and participate in client meetings and contribute to building and maintaining client relationships.
  REQUIRED BACKGROUND:
  • Either (i) an MBA and investment banking experience; or (ii) an undergraduate degree and 3+ years of investment banking experience
  • Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong valuation skills and significant valuation experience
  • Lives in San Francisco or willing to relocate
  • Familiarity with investment banking transaction processes
  • Ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
  • Resourceful self-starter, able to work autonomously and as team player
  • Helpful but not required: A background in technology, such as technology banking or consulting, or an undergraduate degree and/or work experience in a technology/engineering field
    At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences, and supporting a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
    Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity workplace. We practice equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, covered veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. In accordance with applicable law, we are dedicated to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Please inform your recruiter should you require accommodations throughout your application process.
    It is Jefferies' policy that all employees and visitors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter any Jefferies office or participate in any Jefferies or client event in person. Should an offer of employment be made, your acceptance of that offer means that you will comply with this policy.

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