Job Description

Role Overview

The Senior Associate/VP will join the firm's Secondary Advisory team in New York, with a dedicated focus on GP-led secondary transactions, particularly single-asset and multi-asset continuation vehicles. The Associate/VP will play a central role in execution leadership, sponsor relationship management, and transaction structuring, working closely with Managing Directors, senior distribution professionals, and sector banking teams. This role is designed for a banker who combines M&A-level execution rigor with a deep understanding of private capital markets, investor dynamics, and GP objectives across the fund lifecycle.

Team & Platform Overview (Secondary Advisory / Continuation Vehicles)

The Secondary Advisory platform is part of one of the largest and most active fully integrated Private Capital Advisory franchises globally, with a market-leading presence in GP-led transactions and continuation vehicles.

• ~20% global GP-led market share in 2025
• 84 GP-led transactions signed or closed since January 2022
• $55B+ of GP-led transaction volume signed or closed since 2022

The team operates as one integrated Private Capital Advisory platform, combining:

• 90+ dedicated secondary advisory professionals across seven global offices
• 130+ private capital professionals globally

The platform combines M&A-style asset underwriting, sector positioning, and disciplined process execution to deliver consistent, above-market outcomes in sponsor-led secondary transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of single-asset and multi-asset continuation vehicle transactions
• Own financial modeling, valuation analysis, and underwriting materials at both asset and fund level
• Prepare and manage CIMs, management presentations, term sheets, and LP election materials
• Coordinate buyer outreach, bid evaluation, syndication, and closing logistics
• Serve as a day-to-day coverage point for financial sponsors
• Manage Associates/Analysts, maintaining high execution standards
• Support senior bankers in origination and strategic advisory dialogue with GPs

Qualifications & Profile

• 4-9+ years of experience in investment banking, private capital advisory, or secondary advisory
• Direct exposure to GP-led transactions or complex sponsor situations
• Strong foundation in valuation, LBO modeling, and private fund economics
• Ability to manage complex processes and senior stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities

$200,000 to $275,000 USD; based in NYC.

About Us

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.

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 accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.