I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Jefferies (New York, NY) in Nov 2017
Interview
First round phone screen with two analysts and mostly behavioral. Asked a few basic accounting questions and gave an opportunity to ask questions. Next round was an in person super-day. Met with three different coverage groups and was asked a variety of technical questions. Process was fairly straightforward for an equity research interview.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Q: In your opinion, what is the most important valuation metric for a public company?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Jefferies (New York, NY)
Interview
First round phone screen with HR. Tell me about yourself, Why Jefferies, Why sell side equity research, followed by accounting questions. Walk me through how 10 dollars increase in depreciation would flow through the three financial statements.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself, Why Jefferies, Why sell side equity research, followed by accounting questions. Walk me through how 10 dollars increase in depreciation would flow through the three financial statements.
I applied for the Equity Research Summer Analyst program at the London Office. Received a zoom interview in early 2022. The interview was one-on-one and around 30 minutes. The overall experience is good but the interviewer pushed to details about one of my research program.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Walk me through your resume. 2. What is the final result of your report? Buy or sell?
I went to Women in Finance event at Jefferies in New York City. After, I submitted an online application and had an interview. The interview was composed of 3 separate 20 minute phone calls with one or two employees.
