Jefferies 2021 Operations Analyst – Jersey City, Regulatory Reporting job
Jefferies, the global investment banking firm, has served companies and investors for over 50 years. Headquartered in New York, with offices in over 30 cities around the world, the firm provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage and securities research, as well as wealth management. The firm provides research and execution services in equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures and commodities markets, and a full range of investment banking services including underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Recent Awards and Acknowledgements
- One of the World’s Most Admired Companies - Fortune Magazine
- Most Innovative Investment Bank for Growth Companies - The Banker
- One of the 100 Best Companies to Work For - The Sunday Times of London
- Best Place to Work of the Decade in the Global Financial Markets - Here Is The City
What you can expect
Jefferies Analysts have the unique opportunity to gain insight into a global, client-focused investment bank and experience an entrepreneurial environment where employees have the opportunity to make an immediate impact and are rewarded for performance. Our lean team structure will not only provide you with unparalleled hands-on experience, it will help you develop lasting personal and professional relationships with peers and senior professionals that will serve as the foundation for a successful career.
Analysts will begin working on their day-to-day responsibilities, with support from colleagues serving as both instructors and mentors throughout the Analyst program.
In addition to working on projects that incorporate research, analysis and recommendations, Analysts are challenged to think creatively, offer their input, and add value to the team from day one. As with everyone at Jefferies, Analysts are expected to pursue their projects with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and with the highest levels of integrity.
What we look for in a candidate
We look for candidates who are eager to make an impact to our clients by doing real, hands-on work. Successful Jefferies Analysts are able to multitask and manage a variety of projects simultaneously. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and relationship management skills together with strong technical, written and verbal communication skills. The work is fast paced, challenging and intellectually stimulating. The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, be adaptable and work both independently and as part of a team are essential traits of a successful candidate. You should have a strong academic background and be completing the final year of a four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent program. Although a background in accounting or finance can be helpful, we hire Analysts who have studied a variety of disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Broad understanding of financial markets
- Must demonstrate professionalism and client management
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Project management skills a plus
- Familiarity with trade data (Fixed Income, Equities, FX)
- Strong data analysis skills to research and resolve exceptions in a field-level reconciliation for Dodd Frank swap data reporting
- SQL, VBA, Python, Bash etc. technical skills
Personal Traits
- Team player who excels at working both independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to multitask and manage a variety of projects simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized