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

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

Opportunity ID 1990

Region Americas

Location Jersey City, New York

Business unit(s) Corporate

Program type Summer Internship

Job description

About Jefferies

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.

What you can expect

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.

What we look for in a candidate

We look for candidates who are eager to make an impact for our clients by doing real, hands-on work. Successful Jefferies Interns are able to multitask and manage a variety of projects simultaneously. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and relationship management skills together with strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills. The work is fast paced, challenging, and intellectually stimulating. The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, be adaptable, and work both independently and as part of a team are essential traits of a successful candidate. Candidates should have a strong academic background and be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent program.

Desired Background and Skills

• Candidates pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• 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
• 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
• 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

WORK WITH US - Opportunities in Information Technology

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.

• An Opportunity to Explore: 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