Investment Banking Analyst | Private Capital Advisory (Venture Capital & Growth Equity)

About Jefferies Secondary Advisory

Jefferies Secondary Advisory is one of the market’s leading and fastest‑growing advisors to financial sponsors and institutional investors seeking strategic liquidity solutions in the private markets. Our team partners with

venture capital and growth equity firms

to design and execute GP‑led secondary transactions that optimize portfolio management, extend duration for high‑conviction assets, and support value creation across the growth and innovation ecosystem.

We also advise institutional limited partners—including sovereign wealth funds, pensions, endowments, foundations, family offices, and other major allocators—on the sale and active management of portfolios of limited partnership interests across venture capital, growth equity, and other alternative strategies.

Secondary Advisory – Global Snapshot (2026)

• \~100\+ dedicated secondary advisory professionals

across New York, San Francisco, Dallas, London, and Hong Kong

• $250B\+ in advised transaction value

, including dozens of high‑profile growth equity and venture GP‑led processes

• Integrated collaboration with

Jefferies Private Fund Advisory

and global sector banking teams for strategic coverage and investor reach

• One of the most active advisors globally in

single‑asset and multi‑asset continuation vehicles

for growth and venture clients

Role Overview

Jefferies is seeking an Analyst to join its Secondary Advisory team in New York, specifically supporting GP‑led secondary transactions for

venture capital and growth equity sponsors

. The venture/growth secondary market continues to expand rapidly as firms seek new liquidity pathways for high‑performing assets, structured capital solutions, and next‑generation continuation vehicles. The Analyst will be a key member of marquee transactions, working closely with innovative GPs, portfolio companies, and the global secondary investor universe. This is a unique opportunity to impact some of the most sophisticated and entrepreneurial clients in private markets, while collaborating across Jefferies’ technology, healthcare, fintech, and consumer sector franchises.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution \& Analysis

• Support the execution of

GP‑led secondary transactions

across the growth equity and venture ecosystems, including continuation vehicles, strip sales, tender offers, structured secondaries, and NAV‑based solutions

• Build and maintain

financial models

, asset‑level projections, valuation analyses, and sensitivity cases under the guidance of senior team members

• Assist in the preparation and refinement of

core transaction materials

, including process letters, management presentations, teaser decks, and investor diligence materials

• Help coordinate

diligence efforts

with portfolio companies, fund finance teams, legal counsel, and third‑party advisors, ensuring timely and accurate information flow

Client \& Investor Support

• Support day‑to‑day interactions with

venture capital and growth equity sponsors

, portfolio company management teams, and investors

• Assist with

investor outreach processes

, including buyer targeting analysis, tracking outreach progress, and managing inbound questions

• Prepare materials and logistics for

investor calls, management meetings, diligence sessions, and virtual/on‑site roadshows

• Capture and synthesize

investor feedback

to support transaction structuring discussions and value‑maximization efforts

Market Research \& Internal Collaboration

• Conduct

research and analysis

on venture and growth secondary market trends, including capital formation, exit dynamics, deal structures, and fund performance benchmarks

• Partner closely with

Jefferies sector coverage teams

(e.g., Technology, Healthcare, Consumer, Financial Institutions) to support integrated client coverage and idea generation

• Maintain and update

internal databases

related to secondary investors, strategies, pricing observations, and historical deal outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a

strong academic record

• 1\+ years of relevant experience

in investment banking, valuation advisory, consulting, VC/growth equity, secondaries, or a similarly analytical environment

• Strong

financial modeling and valuation skills

; exposure to high‑growth companies preferred

• Familiarity with

venture and growth equity ecosystems

, including fund structures, portfolio construction, and company‑level operating metrics

• Ability to work professionally with

senior team members, clients, founders, and investors

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to

manage multiple workstreams

and perform under tight deadlines

• Demonstrated

ownership mindset

, attention to detail, and analytical curiosity

• Excellent

written and verbal communication skills

, with advanced proficiency in

Excel, PowerPoint, and Word