IT Dept is low expectations, low output. A few stars carry a lot of low contributing head count. Can be bureaucratic. - Vice President Jefferies Employee Review

2.0
14 Feb 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Potential career growth if you are willing to fight for it. Old guard (Equities) is ripe for shakeup if you have the guts and can play politics. (IT) Easy to fade into the low productivity curve and exert minimal effort. International opportunities.

Cons

Sometimes felt like a special education prison (IT) TPS reports can be a drag. A lot of hairy legacy processes.

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5.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of deal flow. Chance to learn a lot

Cons

Working hours are expected to be long. Competition

3.0
16 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive firm-wide culture; competitive pay; surrounded by some of the smartest people you'll ever meet.

Cons

Like most banking jobs, incredibly long hours. Group specific: culture can be poor / not well supported, poor organization / staffing at group level.

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