Tough place to navigate but solid start to a career in banking / finance - Vice President Jefferies Employee Review

2.0
10 May 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Trial by fire in the early years leads to a breadth of knowledge you won't acquire at bulge brackets

Cons

Bonus clawback is draconian and by far the worst on Wall Street - don't stay past Associate for this reason Juniors are rarely promoted to MD. New MDs are typically laterals from larger banks / boutiques

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5.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lots of deal flow. Chance to learn a lot

Cons

Working hours are expected to be long. Competition

3.0
16 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Supportive firm-wide culture; competitive pay; surrounded by some of the smartest people you'll ever meet.

Cons

Like most banking jobs, incredibly long hours. Group specific: culture can be poor / not well supported, poor organization / staffing at group level.

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