Job Description

Analyst / Associate | London

Jefferies is one of the world’s leading independent, global investment banking firms, consistently advising on many of the most innovative, high‑impact transactions across healthcare services, pharma, biotech, medtech, and life sciences. Our European Healthcare team is a core strategic focus of the firm and continues to experience strong deal flow driven by sector tailwinds and long-term client relationships.

We are now looking to expand the London team with an outstanding Analyst or Associate who is highly motivated, analytical, and eager to build deep sector expertise in healthcare.

Why Jefferies?

• Market-leading healthcare franchise with exposure across M&A, ECM, and leveraged finance
• Early responsibility and real client exposure from day one
• Lean deal teams that allow juniors to have a tangible impact on transactions
• A collegiate, entrepreneurial culture where performance is recognised and rewarded
• Strong commitment to internal development, mentorship, and long‑term career progression

You will work closely with senior bankers on live transactions and pitches, supporting strategic advisory and capital markets execution for healthcare clients across Europe and globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial modelling and valuation (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, LBO analysis)
• Preparing pitch materials, client presentations, and transaction documentation
• Supporting execution of M&A, equity, and financing transactions
• Conducting in‑depth sector and company analysis within healthcare subsectors
• Coordinating due diligence processes and interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitoring market trends and proactively contributing ideas to senior team members

Candidate Profile

Analyst level

• 1–3 years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or a related role
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare and life sciences
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple workstreams

Associate level

• 3–6+ years’ experience, ideally with prior investment banking training
• Proven execution experience on M&A and/or capital markets transactions
• Ability to independently drive workstreams and mentor junior team members
• Strong commercial judgment and client-facing capability

Skills & Attributes

• Outstanding academic background
• Strong work ethic and resilience in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, confident communicator with strong written skills
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, ownership-driven approach
• Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in the healthcare sector

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 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 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 an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, 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 accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.