Jefferies Investment Banking Analyst interview experience

I expected mostly fit-style conversation, but I still got some basic technical questions mixed in with the standard “why this role / why Jefferies” type prompts. The behavioral side covered my background and how my education tied into my career ambitions, and the questions weren’t trying to trick me—more like checking that I could speak clearly about my story.

Across rounds, the vibe stayed similar: multiple people, virtual interviews, and a handful of straightforward technical moments. I was asked things like a bond-related question even though my focus was M&A, plus the usual “tell me