Analyst - Associate, Korea, Seoul

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Banking Analyst to join our Korea Coverage team. The successful candidate will support senior bankers in the origination and execution of M&A, equity capital markets and strategic advisory transactions involving Korean corporate clients and financial sponsors.

This role offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to work on high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions across a broad range of industries.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of M&A, capital raising and strategic advisory transactions.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models, including valuation, merger consequences, DCF, LBO, and comparable company analyses.
• Prepare client presentations, pitch books, marketing materials and transaction documentation.
• Conduct industry, market, company and financial analyses to support business development and live transactions.
• Assist in due diligence, transaction structuring, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor market developments, industry trends, and capital markets activity relevant to Korean clients.
• Work closely with product partners including ECM and Sponsors teams.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to relationship management efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance and M&A Advisory.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, valuation methodologies, and financial statement analysis.
• Demonstrated experience building complex financial models and preparing client materials.
• Fluency in Korean and English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.

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 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 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 an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, 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 accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

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