Job Description
Candidate Profile / Summary
This role is ideal for a highly analytical finance professional with strong FP&A, Strategic Finance, or Investor Relations experience. The successful candidate will partner closely with internal stakeholders in Finance and business unit COO teams to provide C-suite level management with financial insights to support decision making and business growth. The role requires a highly motivated and confident individual who will take initiative to create new analytical content for weekly presentations to senior management.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the preparation of the firm’s annual Investor Day presentation. Collaborate with the business unit COO, External Reporting, Legal, and Marketing teams. Work closely with C-suite level management to communicate a coherent message to our investors on the firm’s strategic objectives.
- Lead the preparation of the firm’s quarterly earnings estimate and present results in a concise manner to senior management. Be prepared to answer follow-up questions and take responsibility for open items which may arise from the meeting discussion.
- Review and analyze external consensus models of Jefferies’ quarterly earnings created and maintained by coverage analysts. Serve as a point of contact for this group of external stakeholders.
- Review and analyze the firm’s quarterly P&L forecasts and reported actuals, including prior period variance analysis. Synthesize into a concise narrative to explain the firm’s performance across key business segments such as Investment Banking, Capital Markets, and Asset Management.
- Work closely with the External Reporting team to ensure the timely and accurate completion of the firm’s press release to announce quarterly financial results.
- Develop and prepare weekly agenda and materials to discuss with firm Controller and CFO.
- Manage the oversight and development of 1-2 junior staff members by ensuring they are properly trained and supported.
- Collaborate with IT to develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and AI agents.
- Assist with ad hoc analysis and presentations for senior leadership, including but not limited to; business segment profitability, total addressable market opportunities, market share & competitor analysis, return on tangible equity scenario analysis.
Qualifications
- 6-8 years of relevant FP&A, Strategic Finance, Investor Relations, financial reporting, or related finance experience, within financial services – preferably at an investment bank.
- Strong knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, accounting principles, financial markets, and financial products.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to develop clear, executive-ready analysis and presentations.
- Experience designing and building complex financial models.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate cross-functionally, interact with stakeholders at all levels, and work independently with sound judgment.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- CFA or equivalent qualification considered a plus.
Primary Location: New York Full Time Salary Range of $130,000-$145,000.
About Us
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports 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 committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, 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 accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.