2025 Human Resources Summer Analyst - Jersey City, Compensation & Benefits

Jefferies is a leading, full-service global investment banking and capital markets firm, thanks to a unique culture that attracts driven and entrepreneurial professionals from around the world. Recognized for our insights, drive and high touch service, Jefferies provides investors, companies and governments with a full range of advisory, sales and trading, research, wealth, and asset management services across all products in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Come to Jefferies and you will find a combination of long-term Jefferies partners who turned the firm into what it is today and a fast-growing team of highly talented colleagues who will help lead us to new heights in the future.

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 to 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 pursing a four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent program. We hire Interns who have studied a variety of disciplines.

Desired Background and Skills:

• Undergraduate candidate pursuing a Bachelor’s degree
• Must graduate between December 2025 – June 2026 or December 2026 – June 2027
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate to all levels
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong work ethic who excels at working both as part of a team and independently
• Ability to multitask and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrates a positive attitude
• Superior judgment, professionalism, poise, ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, and assertiveness
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint specifically Excel
• Ability to learn systems quickly and use them accurately (Oracle, Peoplesoft)
• Forecasting costs

WORK WITH US

The Jefferies Corporate Human Resources Intern will have the unique opportunity to work with both the benefits and compensation team.

Intern responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Support the benefits and compensation teams as needed.
• Utilize our HRIS system for processing benefit elections, leaves, assisting employees with inquiries or fixing issues in the system. This includes coordinating with multiple individuals across the organization while adhering to project deadlines.
• Provide support for various benefit rollouts and compensation projects, including stock awards.
• Work with the benefits team on US, Brazil and Canada programs and offerings.

Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity, Reasonable Accommodations and COVID

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences, and supporting 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 an equal employment opportunity workplace.  We practice equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, covered veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. In accordance with applicable law, we are dedicated to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Please inform your recruiter should you require accommodations throughout your application process.

Jefferies’ COVID-19 Policy – US

The salary for this role is $75,000 (pro-rated for the 10-week internship program).