Job Description

About the Group

The Industrials Group is one of the firm’s most active coverage areas, with significant deal flow across transportation, logistics, maritime, aerospace & defense, capital goods, and environmental services. The Global Maritime vertical is a highly specialized subsector sitting within Industrials, advising shipowners and operators, leasing companies, PE sponsors, maritime services, and a wide array of related marine and energy infrastructure businesses.

Position Overview

Jefferies’ Industrials Group is seeking a highly motivated Investment Banking Associate to join the Global Maritime team in New York. The Associate will play a central role in M&A execution, client coverage, strategic advisory, and capital markets transactions across a dynamic industry characterized by geopolitics and global trade flows, vessel economics, cyclical freight markets, and asset-heavy operating models. The ideal candidate has strong technical execution skills, an interest in maritime and energy markets, and the ability to manage complex cross‑border processes in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day execution of M&A and capital markets transactions, including building/reviewing financial models (DCF, comps, NAV analysis, vessel‑level economics) and preparing client materials (CIMs, management presentations, valuation and board materials).
• Oversee full due diligence across commercial, technical, environmental, and regulatory workstreams, coordinating with legal, tax, and third‑party advisors.
• Monitor and analyze maritime sector trends (freight markets, newbuild/orderbook, energy transition, global trade flows) and develop internal/client‑facing insights.
• Support senior bankers with client coverage, including public shipowners, private/family‑owned companies, maritime leasing platforms, PE/infrastructure investors, and maritime services/logistics businesses.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to strategic recommendations and pitch development.
• Manage and mentor analysts, coordinate with global teams on cross‑border deals, and support recruiting and training within the Industrials group.

Qualifications

Required

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in investment banking; prior Associate or experienced Analyst.
• Strong modeling and analytical skills; attention to detail and ability to handle complex asset-heavy businesses.
• Experience executing M&A or capital markets transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with significant autonomy.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and client-service mindset.

Preferred

• Prior exposure to shipping, transportation, logistics, or broader Industrials sectors.
• Knowledge of maritime fundamentals (freight markets, vessel types, charter structures, emissions regulations).
• Experience with cross‑border or multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Demonstrated interest in maritime, global trade and energy/infrastructure-related transactions.

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