IB: Long Hours But Good Culture in Select Groups - IB: LevFin Analyst Jefferies Employee Review

4.0
Jun 29, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Leveraged Financed group worked alot but group MDs were solid/group culture was good which made it sustainable (definitely not the same for all other groups)

Cons

Long work hours and bonus pay was often below street

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Lots of deal flow. Chance to learn a lot

Cons

Working hours are expected to be long. Competition

3.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

Supportive firm-wide culture; competitive pay; surrounded by some of the smartest people you'll ever meet.

Cons

Like most banking jobs, incredibly long hours. Group specific: culture can be poor / not well supported, poor organization / staffing at group level.

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