James Leong
About James Leong
James Leong is the Senior Vice President at Jefferies, with extensive experience in investment banking and finance, having worked at Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan, and other notable firms.
Current Role at Jefferies
James Leong currently holds the position of Senior Vice President at Jefferies, starting in 2023. His role involves overseeing various financial and strategic initiatives within the organization. Prior to this, James served as Vice President at Jefferies for 4 months in 2023, marking his return to the company in a more senior capacity.
Previous Experience at Deutsche Bank
Before rejoining Jefferies, James Leong was employed at Deutsche Bank. He served as Director for a short tenure of 3 months in 2023. Prior to this role, he was Vice President at Deutsche Bank from 2022 to 2023, accumulating nearly a year's experience in client management and strategic transactions.
Career at J.P. Morgan
James Leong accumulated extensive experience at J.P. Morgan, where he held multiple roles. He was Vice President from 2020 to 2022, focusing on high-value investment deals. As Investment Banking Associate, he contributed from 2017 to 2020 and also for a brief period from 2015 to 2016. His initial role at J.P. Morgan was as an Investment Banking Analyst from 2012 to 2015, marking the beginning of his career in the banking sector.
Early Career and Internships
James Leong's early career included positions at multiple firms. He worked as an Investment Analyst at R1 Capital Management from 2016 to 2017. His internship experiences include roles as Equity Research Summer Analyst at Citadel Investment Group in 2011, Investment Banking Intern at Marlin & Associates from 2010 to 2011, and Risk Intern at Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. in 2010. These internships helped him build a strong foundation in finance and investment banking.
Education and Academic Background
James Leong is an alumnus of the NYU Stern School of Business, where he completed his BS in Finance & Accounting with a Minor in Spanish from 2008 to 2012. His academic background provided a robust foundation in financial principles and practices, preparing him for a successful career in investment banking.