Jefferies
Jefferies Financial Group is a leading, full-service global investment bank and asset management firm headquartered in New York City, founded in 1962. Jefferies provides capital markets, mergers and acquisitions advisory, restructuring, and other investment banking services across all major industry sectors to corporations, governments, and financial sponsors globally. The firm also operates a significant fixed income and equities trading business serving institutional investors, and provides wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals and families. Jefferies Group LLC is registered with the SEC and operates globally across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Jefferies' asset management platform encompasses a range of fixed income, credit, and alternative investment strategies managed across affiliated entities. The firm's Leucadia Asset Management division invests in hedge funds, private equity, and other alternative investment strategies, with a focus on manager seeding and early-stage alternative investment development. Jefferies Finance, a joint venture with Mass Mutual, provides middle-market and leveraged buyout financing solutions, while Jefferies Capital Partners manages direct private equity investments. These alternative investment capabilities complement Jefferies' investment banking and markets businesses, creating an integrated financial services platform serving institutional investors and corporations globally.
Jefferies has established a strong reputation as a leading independent investment bank, distinguished by its institutional focus, commitment to excellence, and entrepreneurial culture. The firm's independence from large universal bank affiliates gives it the flexibility and focus to serve its institutional and corporate clients without the conflicts of interest that can arise in larger, more diversified banking organizations. Jefferies' growing alternative investment platform, combined with its deep capital markets expertise and global distribution capabilities, positions it as an increasingly comprehensive financial partner for institutional investors seeking integrated investment banking, trading, and alternative investment solutions.