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Investment Banking Associate - REGAL

Jefferies jefferies.com Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
New York Full-time Junior Investment & Corporate Development

At a glance

Junior Investment & Corporate Development role at Jefferies. New York · full-time · $150,000–$225,000 base.

SalaryStated by Jefferies
$150,000 – $225,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from JefferiesOur estimate for the market: $133,750–$198,125Median $167,500
The range includes the market median of $167,500 for entry-level investment & corporate development roles in New York.
Worked out from 86 postings that stated pay, median $167,500. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleInvestment & Corporate Development
SeniorityJunior
LocationNew York
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$150,000–$225,000
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build valuation, pro forma and three-statement models, and assess clients’ business plans
  • Prepare client presentations and take part in presenting them, meetings and diligence discussions
  • Draft offering documents and other public or private marketing materials, and lead drafting sessions
  • Coordinate internal deal memoranda and manage work across several transactions at once
  • Work with clients and internal product teams to develop and carry out advisory and capital markets deals

What you bring

  • An MBA plus at least one year as an investment banking associate, or an undergraduate degree and three years in real estate banking as an associate
  • Previous work in a real estate group or with clients in the real estate sector
  • Knowledge of banking models, with strong writing and speaking skills

Who this fits

This associate role suits someone ready to handle multiple deals, guide analysts’ workflow and work directly with client executives. You must live in New York City or Charlotte, or be willing to move to one of those cities.

From the employer

GROUP DESCRIPTION: Jefferies' Real Estate Gaming & Lodging (“REGAL”) Group offers a full range of investment banking services to the Real Estate industry. Our diverse client base covers a broad spectrum of companies, including those in sectors such as Residential, Office, Industrial, Retail, Storage, Casino Operators, Lodging and Leisure. The REGAL Group consists of a team of over 20 bankers focused on providing services to clients in these industries in North and South America, Europe and Asia.

POSITION: The REGAL Group is actively looking for an experienced Associate for our New York, NY or Charlotte, NC office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: In this role within the REGAL Group you will rapidly assume significant responsibilities related to pitching for and executing advisory and capital markets transactions for clients. These responsibilities will include the following:

  • Preparing and participating in the delivery of client presentations
  • Compiling a variety of financial analyses such as valuation, pro forma, and three statement operational models
  • Analyzing business plans and participating in due diligence sessions
  • Drafting private and public marketing materials such as offering memoranda, confidential information memoranda, and S-11 registration statements
  • Leading drafting sessions
  • Preparing and managing the delivery of internal deal memo

These responsibilities afford direct and active interaction with the senior executive management teams of our clients. In this role within the REGAL Group, one is expected to attend and participate in client meetings and contribute to building and maintaining client relationships. You will work on several projects simultaneously with teams of professionals, both from within the group and across the firm, including with product partners such as bankers in our Leveraged Finance, Equity Capital Markets, M&A, High Yield, Investment Grade and Restructuring teams. You will have significant exposure to Managing Directors throughout the firm as we collaborate to develop and execute solutions to meet client needs.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND:

  • Either (i) a Master’s in business administration and 1-3+ years of investment banking experience as an Associate; or (ii) an undergraduate degree and 3+ years of Real Estate investment banking experience, most recently as an Associate
  • Past experience working in a Real Estate Group or with Real Estate sector clients
  • Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with investment banking modeling concepts
  • Ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
  • Ability to coordinate and direct workflow of analysts on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Resourceful self-starter, able to work autonomously and as team player
  • Currently live in New York City or Charlotte or willing to relocate to either

Salary Range: $150,000-$225,000