10/11/2012
Jefferies & Co.

Company Information: Jefferies and Co. is a global full-service securities and investment banking firm, which has served companies and their investors for nearly 50 years. We provide leading services in investment banking, sales and trading, equity and fixed income research and asset management. We are experts in many industries including healthcare. For further information about the Firm, please consult the website: www.jefco.com

Position Title: Associate - Biotech Equity Research

Duties & Responsibilities: We are looking for an Associate to join one of the biotech (biotechnology) equity research teams in the New York office. As an Associate, you would acquire expertise in your industry and sector and as well as learn rigorous fundamental company and financial analysis. You would contribute to our written research product, build complex financial models, and interact with outside company management and institutional clients as well as with employees in various divisions of the Firm. You would be given many responsibilities and would be empowered to make important contributions. Salary will be competitive. We would make a strong commitment to your development as an Associate and give you ample opportunities to gain incremental visibility and responsibilities as appropriate. We believe the environment is challenging but also collegial and highly rewarding.

Position Qualifications: • We are looking for a highly intelligent individual with a strong science background. This individual should also possess strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, a strong work ethic, and a track record of outstanding academic and/or professional performance. • We are also looking for a “team player”, as this position entails working within a 3-4 person team. • We particularly welcome a strong working knowledge of statistics (basic or clinical), particularly including any significant work/project experience. • We welcome an individual who has had significant prior work experience in the health care sector or equity research, although this is not essential for this position. An advanced degree in the life sciences (MD, PhD) is also welcome but not required. Of note, research associates in equity research, in general, often have MBA degrees from top institutions and/or significant credentials in finance (CFA, CPA). While these qualifications could be helpful in this capacity, they are not essential or even preferred.

Salary Range: competitive

Benefits: competitive corporate

Web Site: www.jefco.com

Application Address: Delilah Sanchez

Contact Email: dsanchez@jefferies.com

Application Deadline: 1/1/13