2027 Front Office Technology Summer Internship – New York and Jersey City

Jefferies • , NY

22h

About The Position

Jefferies Summer Interns 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. You’ll be exposed to Jefferies’ full range of products and leading industry expertise. 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. Following an enriching orientation program, Interns will begin working on their day-to-day responsibilities, with support from colleagues serving as both instructors and mentors throughout the internship program. As a way to help maximize your experience with us, Interns will receive formal performance reviews. In addition to working on projects that incorporate research, analysis and recommendations, Interns are challenged to think creatively, offer their input, and add value to the team from day one. As with everyone at Jefferies, Interns are expected to pursue their projects with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and with the highest levels of integrity. The Jefferies Technology team is increasingly a source of revenue and competitive advantage for one of the fastest growing investment banking firms in the world. Our business technologists enable Jefferies’ sales, trading, research and banking colleagues to solve problems and seize opportunities with more speed and precision than ever before. We deploy and manage the technology that keeps Jefferies running and our colleagues connected. We develop applications and tools to serve Jefferies’ clients and enhance business outcomes with AI and machine learning tools. In an industry being radically reshaped by technology, our IT team is integrated into every facet of Jefferies’ business. At Jefferies, you can go where your talents and interests take you. We want curious and creative people eager to push the boundaries of what they can do and passionate about using technology to solve problems and deliver better outcomes for our business. Our business technologists work alongside the colleagues they support. This proximity helps technologists understand how the business operates, which data matters, and how to build platforms and applications that create practical value. Our technologists are helping advance cloud computing, native applications, AI and machine learning to translate data into actionable insights, automate functions, strengthen security and make client service more seamless. Jefferies is growing, entering new markets and regions, and often building technology platforms from the ground up. Technology is central to answering mission-critical questions and delivering the right solution at the right moment. Summer Analyst and Associate Interns may be placed in one of the following teams: IB Tech, CRM & Analytics, Fixed Income Technology, Equities Technology, or Risk Technology.

Requirements

• Eager to make an impact for clients by doing real, hands-on work.
• Able to multitask and manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Professionalism and relationship management skills.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Adaptable.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong academic background.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent program.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Programming experience in one or more of Python, Java, C++, C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript or KDB/Q.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, APIs, relational databases and SQL.
• Exposure to Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake or similar platforms.
• Interest in capital markets, investment banking, client relationship management, trading, risk analytics or financial data.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, collaborate in a fast-paced global team and balance experimentation with disciplined delivery.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Exposure to cloud, distributed systems, microservices, containers, CI/CD, Git and modern software engineering practices.
• Familiarity with data analysis, visualization, BI/reporting, AI/ML, large language models or retrieval-augmented generation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects that incorporate research, analysis and recommendations.
• Think creatively, offer input, and add value to the team.
• Pursue projects with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and the highest levels of integrity.
• Enable Jefferies’ sales, trading, research and banking colleagues to solve problems and seize opportunities with more speed and precision.
• Deploy and manage the technology that keeps Jefferies running and colleagues connected.
• Develop applications and tools to serve Jefferies’ clients and enhance business outcomes with AI and machine learning tools.
• Work alongside colleagues they support to understand how the business operates, which data matters, and how to build platforms and applications that create practical value.
• Help advance cloud computing, native applications, AI and machine learning to translate data into actionable insights, automate functions, strengthen security and make client service more seamless.
• Build technology platforms from the ground up.
• Answer mission-critical questions and deliver the right solution at the right moment.
• Work with Software Developers, UI Designers, Product Managers and Business Analysts on technologies such as microservices, containerization, SaaS, CI/CD and serverless solutions using AWS and Salesforce clouds (IB Tech, CRM & Analytics).
• Gain exposure to software and data engineering, cloud technology, trading applications and production support while working with technologists and business users on real market challenges (Fixed Income Technology).
• Build solutions across cash equities, portfolio and algorithmic trading, central risk, listed and OTC derivatives, convertible bonds, equity swaps, ETFs and basket trading (Equities Technology).
• Support order management, quantitative trading, real-time position and risk management, AI/ML data analytics, trade lifecycle management, and regulatory and client reporting (Equities Technology).
• Work closely with Risk Managers to identify, evaluate and manage risk across the Firm, using large datasets, distributed near-real-time calculation engines, and sophisticated visualization and analysis tools (Risk Technology).

Benefits

• The salary for the Analyst role is $100,000 (pro-rated for the 10-week internship program).
• The salary for the Associate role is $120,000 (pro-rated for the 10-week internship program).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern