Intern and Entry-Level Programs 2026
Fixed Income Off-Cycle Internship Programme - Dubai, MENA (January 2026)(Copy)
Opportunity ID 2002 Region EMEA Location Dubai Business unit(s) Sales and Trading Program type Off-Cycle Internship
Job description
Please note you can only make one application per recruitment season; duplicate profiles cannot be considered.
Recruitment Timelines:
- Start Date: We are looking for a January/February 2027 start. You will be based in our Dubai office.
- Indicative Recruiting Timelines: on a rolling basis from October
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 47 offices in 21 countries 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 1,300 investment banking professionals we provide global coverage across all products and sectors.
What you can expect:
Jefferies interns have the unique opportunity to gain insight into a global, client-focused investment bank and experience an entrepreneurial environment where employees have the opportunity to make an immediate impact and are rewarded for performance. 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 addition to working on projects that incorporate research, analysis and recommendations, Interns are challenged to think creatively, offer their input, and add value to the team from day one.
As with everyone at Jefferies, interns are expected to pursue their projects with excellence, a collaborative spirit, and with the highest levels of integrity.
Your time here will look something like this:
- Market commentary, research & trade ideas
- Work closely with Sales, Trading and EMTN teams to enhance information flow & pitches
- Development of innovative tools using VBA, Python or other
Requirements:
- Successful candidates must show an ability to work as part of a global team, with a self-starting approach to problem solving, quantitative skills, accuracy, flexibility, reliability, dedication, and enthusiasm
- Excellent academic credentials and professional drive
- Previous finance experience is an advantage
- Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate a passion for excellence
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, as well as VBA, Python and/or any other coding language
- Fluency in Arabic is an advantage
- Both attention to detail and the ability to see the bigger picture
What we like to offer you:
We would like to offer you a long-term internship within the Investment Banking MENA team. You will be based in our Dubai office.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations:
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 accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
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