Business Development Analyst/Associate – Jefferies, Asset Management

Business Development Analyst/Associate – Jefferies, Asset Management Division

Company Background \& Role Description

The Asset Management division of Jefferies provides clients with a single connection to its diversified global alternatives capabilities, leveraging the firm’s deep capital markets and investment banking expertise. Jefferies offers a broad range of investment strategies spanning Private Credit, Alternative Asset Managers, and Insurance Solutions.

Jefferies will be hiring an Institutional Sales Analyst/Associate within the Asset Management division’s global Business Development \& Investor Relations team to support its support senior regional sales leads in the U.S. This hire will be critical to supporting the firm’s continued growth plans across its investment platform. This hire needs to be a highly proactive, commercial “self-starter” who thrives and enjoys working in a fast-paced, highly collegial environment.

Role Description

• Responsible for supporting all aspects of the marketing and investor relations efforts
• Assist senior members of the Business Development team in all stages of the sales process, including product and market research, organizing target lists of potential new clients, and sales process management
• Assist with the upkeep of CRM system (Salesforce) and other client databases
• Assist the Business Development team with ad hoc tasks and research in preparation for client meetings
• Responding to investor inquiries and data requests, coordinating with relevant internal parties as required
• Assist potential investors by completing their due diligence processes and providing timely responses
• Develop product and strategy-specific knowledge to communicate effectively with affiliated asset managers and clients

Professional and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; CFA and/or CAIA designation a plus
• 1-4 years of relevant work experience in markets, investments, and/or financial services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to synthesize detailed financial information succinctly
• Ability to support and “take ownership” of multiple client projects and requests simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior members of the business development team and other internal stakeholders (investor relations, operations, compliance, and investment teams)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

New York, NY Base Salary Range of $100\.000-150,000\.

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.