Equity Research Senior Associate - Machinery / Diversified Industrials / Distributors

Position Summary: Jefferies is seeking a senior associate for its Machinery / Diversified Industrials / Distributors Research team. The candidate will support the team in writing extensive company and industry research, constructing detailed company financial models, and marketing written research recommendations to clients and institutional salespeople. Responsibilities Include:

• Write research publications on industry trends and covered stocks
• Create and maintain earnings and valuation models
• Update financial models for earnings, M&A and other events
• Develop industry sources, analyze industry trends and compile findings
• Independently produce periodical industry data updates
• Produce marketing materials for clients
• Attend company events, industry conferences, and trade shows
• Develop relationships with management teams and industry contacts
• Over time, communicate team’s stock views and industry themes to

institutional investors, trading desks, and other internal constituencies within Jefferies Key Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic, creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Highly detail-oriented, demonstrated focus on accuracy
• Superior financial statement modeling skills with demonstrated self-auditing

abilities

• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills
• Ability to independently conduct research on topics of interest and present

them to the group

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• 2-3 yrs. of experience in investment banking, equity research, accounting,

journalism or related fields

• Experience analyzing industrial end markets a plus
• Familiarity with data analytics and/or statistics strongly preferred
• Undergraduate background in finance, accounting, or journalism / English

majors with strong analytical skills Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $135,000 - $165,000. 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.