Administrative Assistant - Equity Research @ Jefferies
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About Jefferies
Jefferies Group LLC is the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for 60 years. As a leader in financial services, Jefferies provides insight, expertise, and execution in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management.
Summary
The Administrative Assistant - Equity Research role is based in New York. This position supports the Equity Research department by providing high-level administrative assistance to senior management and analysts. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative support to senior management and analysts
- Schedule calls, meetings, and manage calendars accurately
- Coordinate complex travel arrangements using SAP/Concur
- Ensure timely delivery of presentations and marketing materials
- Create and submit Travel & Expense reports via Concur
- Support event planning and execution
- Maintain contact and distribution lists for Analysts
- Manage general office duties including phone handling, file maintenance, and shipping documents
- Fill in for other assistants as needed
Qualifications
- 5 to 7 years of administrative experience supporting senior-level executives
- Experience in equity research, investment banking, or similar financial sectors preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; SAP/Concur experience required
- Excel and PowerPoint skills are a plus
- Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality skills required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Availability to work onsite 5 days per week
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this full-time position is between $90,000 and $115,000. Jefferies offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life, accident, and disability insurance, along with paid time off and bonus incentives.
Key skills/competency
- Administrative Support
- Equity Research
- Travel Coordination
- Calendar Management
- SAP/Concur
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Organization
- Multi-tasking
- Attention to Detail
How to Get Hired at Jefferies
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight administrative and financial industry experience.
- Emphasize tech skills: Detail SAP, Concur, and MS Office proficiency.
- Prepare for interviews: Review scenarios on multitasking and organizational challenges.
- Research Jefferies: Understand the firm's history and financial culture.