VP - Consumer

Job Description

The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our investment banking team in Paris. As an Investment Banking Senior Associate or Vice President, you will play a crucial role in assisting with financial analysis, deal execution, and client interactions within the Consumer industry. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with senior bankers, clients, and industry experts to facilitate strategic transactions and provide insightful financial solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including financial modeling, valuation assessments, and financial statement analysis, to evaluate potential investment opportunities in the consumer sector.
• Analyze industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes to assess the financial performance and growth prospects of consumer companies.

Deal Execution:

• Support in the execution of mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic advisory transactions for consumer clients.
• Assist in drafting transaction-related materials, including pitch books, offering memorandums, management presentations, and other deal documentation.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts, liaising with internal and external teams to ensure timely and accurate information exchange.

Client Engagement:

• Develop and maintain relationships with consumer clients and other stakeholders.
• Assist in client meetings and presentations, helping to articulate the firm's capabilities and insights related to the consumer industry.

Industry Research:

• Stay informed about industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging trends affecting the consumer sector.
• Contribute to the creation of thought leadership pieces and reports regarding consumer market dynamics, innovations, and investment opportunities.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, compliance, and operations, to ensure successful deal execution and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Assist senior team members in various tasks and projects as needed, supporting a seamless workflow and efficient operations within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related field; Master's degree in business administration (MBA) is a plus.
• Previous experience in investment banking, finance, or consumer industry is preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and financial modeling software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Passion for the consumer industry and understanding of its dynamics.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

About Us

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (''Jefferies,'' ''we,'' ''us'' or ''our'') is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.

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.

All employees must follow Jefferies' COVID-19 protocol policy, which is subject to change.