Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Analyst (Maternity Coverage) – New York
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 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies and governments. Our talented professionals provide a full range of advisory and underwriting services through creative and idea-driven M&A, leveraged finance, equity & equity-linked financing and restructuring & recapitalization solutions. With approximately 2,200 investment banking professionals we provide global coverage across all products and sectors.
What you can expect
The Jefferies Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) Analyst (Maternity Coverage) will have the unique opportunity to gain insight into a global, client-focused investment bank and experience an entrepreneurial environment where employees can make an immediate impact. You’ll be exposed to Jefferies’ full range of products and leading industry expertise. Our lean team structure will not only provide you with unparalleled hands-on experience, it will help you develop lasting personal and professional relationships with peers and senior professionals that will serve as the foundation for a successful career.
In partnership with the global DEI team, this individual with work with the Employee Resource Groups, Talent Development, Recruitment Teams and HR Business Partners to support people-focused initiatives that continue to recruit, develop and retain employees across Jefferies, while creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel they have the opportunity to be successful.
This individual will be challenged to think creatively, offer their input, and add value to the team from day one. As with everyone at Jefferies, Analysts are expected to pursue their projects with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and with the highest levels of integrity.
Qualifications
Eligible applicants must have already graduated
Bachelor's degree required
0-1 years of experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate to all levels
Positive, proactive attitude and desire to learn
Detail oriented with a focus on quality results/deliverables
Superior judgment, professionalism, poise, ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, and assertiveness
Outstanding client service focus
Job Responsibilities
Partner with Jefferies’ eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to assist in the development and execution of corporate diversity strategies that align with business initiatives, including coordination of event logistics.
Support the global metrics, reporting and data governance strategy that informs talent and diversity-related decisions and planning.
Partner with the Campus Recruiting team to support the execution of diversity- focused recruitment initiatives
Research DEI best practices by viewing peer company websites, vendors, social media and awards.
Partner with the firm’s Marketing & Communications team on social media and internal and external DEI website updates.
Stay well-informed of the latest DEI research and news.
Serve as a resource for employees, providing guidance on diversity-related topics, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences, and supporting 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.
