Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Analyst to join our team. This role, based in London, will support DEI initiatives across the EMEA region, working closely with the global DEI team. This individual will play a crucial role in developing, implementing, and tracking progress against the DEI strategies that are tailored to the cultural and business landscape of the region.
Position Overview
In partnership with the global DEI team, Talent Development, Employee Resource Groups, Senior Leadership, and HR Business Partners, this individual will support effective people-focused initiatives that continue to recruit, develop and retain employees, while creating an inclusive culture that drives business results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Jefferies’ Diversity Council and seven EMEA-based Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to assist in the development and execution of corporate diversity strategies that align with business initiatives.
- Assist in the design, execution, and management of innovative programs and initiatives that promote inclusiveness throughout the firm, further strengthen employee collaboration, and forge community and belonging.
- Collaborate with global DEI team to collect and analyze diversity metrics, including representation data, employee sentiment and feedback. Measure tangible progress year-over-year.
- Partner with HR Business Partners, recruiting teams, and senior leaders across the organization in the development and execution of strategies to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce.
- Support the development of inclusive policies and practices that align with local laws and cultural norms across various EMEA countries. Monitor global regulatory policies/legal standards around diversity.
- Conduct research and analysis on trends, challenges, and opportunities in the DEI space specific to EMEA.
- Research DEI best practices by reviewing company websites, vendors, social media and awards. Stay well-informed of the latest DEI research and news.
- Prepare reports and presentations on diversity initiatives, progress, and outcomes.
- Partner with the Firm’s Marketing & Communications team on internal messaging, social media and internal and external DEI website updates.
- Serve as a resource for employees, providing guidance on diversity-related topics, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
- Support EMEA-based onsite logistics for ERG events.
Requirements, Qualifications, and Desired Skills:
- Minimum 1-year experience in Human Resources, and/or related Learning & Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, HR Analytics or Event Planning or related roles, preferably in an EMEA-focused capacity.
- Exceptional project management skills with high attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, impeccable verbal and written communication.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to project credibility, build trust, and deliver results.
- Ability to engage effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Appetite for continuous improvement, and preparedness to think about new approaches and solutions to learning - ability to think creatively.
About Us
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (‘‘Jefferies,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’) is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.
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.
