Compliance Officer, Control Room

Jefferies • Jersey City, NJ

16d • $175,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Jefferies is seeking an experienced Business Selection & Conflicts Officer to join its Investment Banking Business Selection & Conflicts team in New York or London. The role will help build a dedicated Business Selection & Conflicts function and shape new processes, contribute to technology implementation and policy refinement, and identify, assess, and manage transactional conflicts of interest arising from global Investment Banking activities. The officer will also facilitate internal business selection discussions and partner with senior bankers, Legal, and Compliance stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders and complex conflicts and business selection issues, with an opportunity to contribute to protecting the firm’s integrity and reputation. Jefferies is a global full-service investment banking and capital markets firm with more than 40 offices worldwide and states its commitment to an inclusive workforce and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–4 years of relevant experience in conflicts management or Investment Banking within a bulge bracket or comparable financial institution.
• Strong understanding of investment banking transactions, products, and market practices.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and managing transactional conflicts of interest.
• Excellent analytical skills and sound judgment and discretion in complex, high-pressure situations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact confidently with senior bankers and other stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Ability to operate independently and work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and manage actual and potential conflicts of interest related to Investment Banking transactions, including M&A, capital markets, restructurings, and advisory mandates.
• Review new business opportunities, identify and solicit feedback from business selection stakeholders, and coordinate business selection discussions when required.
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance to implement and oversee conflicts mitigation measures, including information barriers, disclosures, waivers, and client consents.
• Document conflicts and business selection analyses, decisions, and approvals in relevant systems.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, and senior business stakeholders on complex or sensitive matters.
• Contribute to training and education initiatives for Investment Banking, Compliance, and Legal personnel on conflicts and business selection best practices.
• Contribute to strategic projects to enhance policies and processes, implement technology solutions to streamline conflicts workflow, and integrate new businesses into the firm’s conflicts framework.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off, including planned time off, unplanned time off, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior