Information Technology Summer Internship Programme

Please note you can only make one application per recruitment year; duplicate profiles will not be reviewed.

Recruitment Timelines

• Start Date: We are looking for a June 2027 You will be based in our London office.
• Deadline: Applications for this opportunity will close on 15 November 2026; as we will recruit for this program on a rolling basis there may be a delay in screening, however we will endeavor to get back to all applicants on the outcome of their application in a timely manner.

About Jefferies

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth and asset management services. With more than 47 offices in 21 countries around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies and governments.

About Information Technology

At Jefferies, the IT team is increasingly a source of revenue and competitive advantage for one of the fastest growing investment banking firms in the world. Our team of business technologists enable Jefferies' sales, trading, research and banking colleagues to solve problems and seize opportunities with more speed and precision than ever before. We deploy and manage the technology that keeps Jefferies running and our colleagues connected. We develop applications and tools to seamlessly serve Jefferies' clients. We enhance business outcomes with AI and machine learning tools that uncover actionable insights from millions of data points from around the world. We believe the strength of Jefferies always has been and always will be its people. And we believe our most important job is deploying technology to help them do their jobs better. In an industry being radically reshaped by technology, our IT team is integrated into every facet of Jefferies' business.

Desired Background and Skills

You should have a strong academic background and be in your penultimate year of study, pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field with a graduation date of 2028.

General Skills

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly as you collaborate with others in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Motivated candidates with a desire to pursue a Technology based career in Financial Services upon graduation
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Understanding of Financial and Accounting fundamentals

Technical Skills

• Programming Knowledge desirable
• Matlab/KDB/SQL/C++/Java - Visual Basic, C#.Net
• Python/pandas
• Angular/Typescript/React
• Bloomberg API knowledge a plus
• Database Knowledge desirable
• Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server
• Data warehouse; Snowflake etc.
• Ability to build intermediate to advanced SQL Queries
• Bonus Technology exposure.
• AWS services; lambda, s3.
• Atlassian Suite or similar; JIRA, bitbucket, Bamboo CI/CD
• API/platform integrations
• Familiarity with basic concepts on AI/ML and GenAI

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations

At Jefferies, we are committed 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 committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, 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.