Equity Research Senior Associate - Metals & Mining

Position Summary:

Jefferies is seeking an associate for its Metals and Mining Equity Research team in New York. In this role, the associate will compile and analyze industry and macro data and trends as well as commodity market fundamentals and company financials. The associate will be primarily responsible for building and maintaining financial models and industry databases insuring correct and up-to-date information for research reports that are distributed to internal/external clients. The associate will also work closely with the team to write the aforementioned reports, including earnings reports, company reports, monthly/weekly publications, and initiation reports. As part of this process, the associate will also review business and trade publications, annual reports, financial filings, and other sources in order to gather, synthesize, and interpret data on companies followed by the team.

Over time, the associate will also be responsible for communicating recommendations to sales, trading, and clients. In addition, the associate will help develop marketing materials for clients, meet with management teams of companies, and attend industry conferences where appropriate.

Required Background:

· Bachelors Degree with high GPA

· Strong academic background, with a focus on geology or mining engineering preferred

· 3-5 years of mining experience and/or financial services experience, preferably in sell-side/buy-side equity research or investment banking

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – strong Excel skills will be critical

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail

· Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment

· Ability to work effectively in a team environment

· Resourcefulness, entrepreneurial spirit and proven leadership qualities

Preferred Qualifications:

· Prior experience in metals and mining

· Strong interest in the global economy and markets

· Solid experience in business modeling and financial statement analysis

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.