Sink-or-Swim, Learned A Lot - Investment Banking Analyst Jefferies Employee Review

4.0
17 Dec 2009
Recommend
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Pros

- non-elitist culture - high pay compared to peers at junior levels - support from vp's for career advice, etc. - access to client management unique for entry-level bankers

Cons

- cut-throat environment - up or out - no work-life balance. you will work around the clock and all weekend long, nearly every weekend - staffing system is arbitrary - staffing on fridays

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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