The Lazard experience is distinctly different from other firms. Our Analyst and Associate classes are relatively small, so our new recruits work in a collaborative environment alongside our most senior people. You will be highly visible, which affords you the opportunity to show what you can do. We will challenge you to be your best, because we view you as a future leader of the firm. For the right kind of person, the opportunities at Lazard are endless.
At Lazard, Analysts and Associates are critical members of lean deal teams. As of day one, you will work with iconic senior bankers and clients on the most important, complex and transformational financial transactions.
Lazard recruits from all academic disciplines. You will find recent business and economic school graduates alongside classicists, mathematicians, scientists and linguists. You will also find athletes, class presidents, musicians and military veterans. Our common bonds are:
Please refer to our "By Geography" section for detailed descriptions of opportunities in specific cities and countries around the world.
Our internships will provide you with first-hand experience in the investment world, with a blend of both practical and theoretical knowledge. You will be mentored by some of the best investment professionals in the industry within a growing firm with strong global presence.
Our culture cultivates and rewards intellectual rigor, decisiveness and conviction. We look for undergraduates and graduates who demonstrate a passion for investing and client servicing. The inherent qualifications we look for are:
Opportunities may be available for work in our Corporate support functions, which include Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Legal and Compliance, Human Resources and Administrative professionals.
Overview
Lazard is a special place where substance matters. As a global advisory firm, we compete on intellectual capital, not physical or financial capital.
Our Financial Advisory business deals with our clients' most complex and challenging problems. You will work alongside the industry's most accomplished practitioners and have a chance to affect the outcome of the most complex and transformational deals in the marketplace.
Lazard offers Associates and Summer Associates an unparalleled opportunity to work as part of small deal teams, providing meaningful exposure to senior bankers and client representatives. You will learn by apprenticeship and osmosis, not by a text book. Lazard's Financial Advisory MBA programs may include:
Group placement varies by location and may include generalist exposure to or direct placement in any of the following groups:
Associate Program
Associates typically join Lazard after earning an MBA or other advanced degree, or after working several years as an Analyst.
Lazard typically hires 15-20 first-year Associates per class year. For more information about the various opportunities by location please click here .
Training
Lazard believes that the best learning happens on the job under the tutelage of master practitioners. To accelerate the learning process, new Associates participate in a two-week training program in New York City focused on valuation and Series 79 preparation. apprenticeship model is supplemented with on-going technical, legal and soft skills training which is provided through Lazard's Professional Development Program.
Role & Responsibilities
Day-to-day activities of an Associate include: financial analysis and modeling, creating and preparing client presentations, interacting with clients, managing transaction processes and providing guidance to Analysts, among other activities.
How to Apply
Please check with your career services office to learn about on-campus recruiting presentations, resume drops and interview dates at your university. Although we do not visit every business school, we encourage all candidates to apply by clicking on the Apply Now button. No phone calls please.
Associate applications for the Class of 2014 are due by September 15th.
We strive to attract the best candidates based on ability, qualifications and business need.
Summer Associate Program
Our Summer Associates Program offers students in their penultimate year of MBA/law/graduate school an opportunity to experience the Lazard environment for 10 weeks.
Summer Associates will receive both a junior mentor (within their group) and a senior mentor (outside of their group). Additionally, the Summer Associate class will have a dedicated staffer to oversee each individual experience. Summer Associates are invited to participate in various social and networking events with bankers across the Firm.
Lazard typically hires 15-20 Summer Associates per class year. Our Summer Associate program is the main pipeline for our Associate Program. Successful Summer Associates will receive full-time offers to join the firm upon graduation. For more information about the various opportunities by location please click here.
Summer Associates participate in a one-week intensive and comprehensive training program in New York City.
Day-to-day activities of Summer Associates are dependent on their prior experiences and abilities, and include: financial analysis and modeling, the creation and preparation of client presentations, and interaction with clients, among other tasks.
Qualifications
Summer Associate applications for the Class of 2014 are due by December 31st.
Lazard offers a unique experience for our new Full-Time and Summer Analysts. We are in the business of providing advice and therefore, our people are our greatest asset. Small deal teams of four or five individuals allow for increased accountability, responsibility and visibility, and direct interaction with senior bankers at the Firm. Analysts are fully engaged in all aspects of a transaction, and are placed in front of clients from the start. Lazard may not be for everyone, but for the right candidate, it is the only place to start your career.
Lazard recruits on campus at top undergraduate universities across the United States. Interview dates and campus events can be found through your career services office. Please be sure to apply online via your university in addition to filling out an online application, below. If we do not recruit at your school, please use the Apply Now button.
Full-Time Analyst Program
Analysts are hired during the early fall of their Senior year into a two year program, which starts upon graduation with a rigorous six week training regimen. Analysts are placed into industry/product groups, where they spend two years building the skills of a top investment banker. Outstanding performers may be given the opportunity early on to receive a direct promotion to Associate upon completion of the two years. For more information about the various opportunities by location please click here.
Lazard hires exceptional undergraduate students with diverse backgrounds and degrees, from business and finance to liberal arts and humanities. The ideal candidate is a top academic performer, a leader on campus, and has a passion for investment banking. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, along with impressive written and verbal communication abilities.
Please check with your career office to learn about on-campus recruiting presentations, resume drops and interview dates at your university. Although we do not visit every school, we encourage all candidates to apply by clicking on the Apply Now button. No phone calls please.
Analyst applications for the Class of 2014 are due by September 15th.
Summer Analyst Program
Interns are hired during the spring of their Junior year for internships beginning in late May with an intense week-long training program. For eight weeks, Summer Analysts work with industry/product groups where they gain extensive exposure to a career in investment banking. Successful Summer Analysts are extended full-time offers to join the Firm as Analysts upon graduation. For more information about the various opportunities by location please click here.
Summer Analyst applications for the Class of 2014 are due by December 15th.
Our London office offers a unique and organised experience for our new Analysts and Summer Interns. We are in the business of providing advice and therefore, our people are our greatest asset. Small deal teams allow for increased accountability, responsibility and visibility, and direct interaction with senior bankers and clients. Analysts are fully engaged in all aspects of the transaction process, and are placed in front of clients from the start.
Applications for full-time Analyst or summer Internships in the London office will be open from the beginning of August 2013.
Analyst Program
Analysts must possess a passion for business and a genuine interest in the investment banking sector, particularly mergers and acquisitions. Analysts support transaction teams by performing financial and statistical analyses, conducting research, preparing client presentations and assisting in due diligence efforts.
Unlike many of our competitors, Lazard's unique structure provides Analysts with exposure to senior bankers and client representatives from the start.
Day-to-day activities:
Qualifications/skills:
The deadline for Analyst applications for the Class of 2014 will be end of October 2013.
Training and Development
Our clients expect a lot from us, so we ask a lot of our teams. New Analysts will attend an extensive four-week training program which will provide them with a sound understanding of the technical and business aspects of their role. Colleagues from across Europe participate in this program which includes master classes led by practicing bankers. On-the-job coaching by team colleagues in also provided.
As your career progresses, you will discuss your training and development needs with your managers semi-annually as part of the firm's performance management process. As part of your ongoing development, you will attend technical and business skills programs on a regular basis, alongside other European colleagues.
In addition to development programs, Analysts will be expected to keep up-to-date with regulatory and market developments and learn from more experienced team members on each assignment.
Summer Internship Program
Our 10-week Summer Internship program commences in late June and is open to undergraduates or postgraduates in their penultimate year of study.
An internship with Lazard is an excellent way of gaining a better understanding of the nature and culture of our business and the Analyst role. Specifically our aim for your internship with Lazard is for you to:
Qualifications/Skills:
The deadline for Summer Internship applications for the Class of 2014 will be in mid-November.
Please note that fluency in English is a requirement for both full-time Analyst positions and Summer Internships.
Beginning August 2013 - Application system for Analyst and Intern applications openEnd October 2013 - Deadline for all Analyst applicationsMid November 2013 - Deadline for all Summer Internship applications
Please use the Apply Now button to apply.
Campus Events
Each year Lazard visits leading universities and business schools throughout Europe. Our hiring is done regionally, therefore opportunities and training and development vary by location.
Autumn Events 2013
Banking Finance Fair
Lazard Presentation*
16th Oct; 13:00-18:00
23rd Oct; 18:00-19:30
The University Centre
TBC
City & Finance Fair
17th Oct; 11:00-16:00
Rootes Building
Internship Fair
22nd Oct; 17:30-21:00
Old Building, Houghton Street
Finance Sector Fair
17th Oct; 18:00-19:30
24th Oct; 14:30-18:00
Oxford Town Hall
Women in Banking
18th Sep; 18:30-20:30
9th Oct; 18:30-20:30
50 Stratton Street W1J 8LL
*If you wish to attend a Lazard presentation event please email recruitment.london@lazard.com, attaching a copy of your CV and stating the event name and location in the subject heading. Confirmation of your place will be emailed to you. Please note that spaces are limited.
Financial Advisory Analyst Program
Unlike many of our competitors, Lazard's unique structure provides Analysts with exposure to senior bankers and client representatives. You will be assigned to different specialist or generalist teams.
Our clients expect a lot from us, so we ask a lot of our teams. New Analysts will have the opportunity to attend an extensive four week training program which will provide them with a sound understanding of the technical aspects of their role.
This program is attended by new colleagues from across Europe and includes:
As your career progresses, twice a year you will discuss your training and development needs with your managers as part of the firm's performance appraisal process. As part of your ongoing development, you will attend technical and business skills programs on a regular basis, alongside other European colleagues.
In addition to courses, Analysts will be expected to keep up-to-date with regulatory and market developments and to take every opportunity to learn from more experienced team members on each assignment.
Financial Advisory Internship Program
Six-month internships are available throughout the year to undergraduates in Paris.
An internship with Lazard is an excellent way of gaining a better understanding of the nature and culture of our business. It will allow you to experience the Analyst role while observing colleagues operating at every level in our business.
The internship program has been designed to incorporate as many aspects of the role of an Analyst as possible. Specifically our aim for your internship with Lazard is for you to:
Please note that for both full-time graduate positions and internships, you need to be fluent in English and French.
Please please use the Apply Now button to send your CV and cover letter specifying the program and/or the timeframe for which you wish to apply.
Asset Management Internship Program
You will be provided with first-hand experience in the investment world. You will be mentored by some of the best investment professionals in the industry within a growing firm with strong global presence.
Our culture cultivates and rewards intellectual rigor, decisiveness and conviction. We look for graduates and undergraduates who demonstrate a passion for investing and client servicing. The inherent qualifications we look for are:
Corporate Internship Program
Opportunities may be available in our Corporate support functions, which include Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Legal and Compliance, Human Resources and Administrative.
Analyst Programs
Carefully designed residential courses
Internship Programs
Amsterdam, Benelux, Frankfurt, Madrid, Milan, Stockholm, and Zurich offer three or six month internships to undergraduates throughout the year.
Spring Event 2013 in Frankfurt
Autumn Event 2013 in Frankfurt
Events 2013 in Italy
Please note that for both full-time graduate positions and internships, you need to be fluent in the local language of the office you are applying to.
Please use the Apply Now button to send your CV and cover letter specifying the program and/or the timeframe for which you wish to apply.
Please use the Apply Now button to search for opportunities in our Hong Kong, Mumbai, Seoul, Singapore and Tokyo offices.
Financial Advisory Analyst and Internship Programs
Our Sydney, Melbourne and Perth offices offer well-planned and organized programs for graduates and undergraduates interested in pursuing a career with Lazard.
Analysts generally are first degree graduates in commerce or economics and have limited work experience. You should possess a passion for business and a genuine interest in the investment-banking sector, particularly in relation to mergers and acquisitions.
We look for the following qualities:
As a Lazard Analyst, you'll work within transaction teams, providing support by performing financial analysis and modeling, conducting company and industry research, preparing client presentations and interacting with senior bankers and clients.
Due to our relatively small size and significant transaction volume, we expect Analysts to assume unusually significant levels of responsibility requiring a high degree of maturity, self-confidence and technical aptitude.
Lazard offers an unparalleled opportunity to work as part of small client teams on major strategic assignments. Meaningful exposure to senior bankers and client representatives is an important part of the Analyst training and experience.
As our clients expect a lot from us, we must ask a lot from our Analysts. Candidates should be top academic performers who are willing to work hard in an unstructured environment where initiative, creativity, maturity and enthusiasm for learning are highly valued. Academic backgrounds may vary so long as candidates are comfortable with financial concepts and enjoy quantitative work.
Summer Intern Program
Lazard Australia occasionally offers internships to outstanding undergraduates about to commence their final year of study.
A summer internship with Lazard is an excellent way of gaining a better understanding of the nature and culture of our business. It allows you to experience the Analyst role while observing colleagues operate at every level in our business.
An internship can lead to an offer of a position with Lazard in the following year's Analyst program. We look for the same qualities in our summer Interns as we do in our Analysts.
How to Apply/Timing
If you are interested in becoming an Analyst or Summer Intern with Lazard in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth, please send your CV, cover letter and academic transcript specifying the program and/or the timeframe for which you wish to apply. Click Here
Closing dates for applications are as follows:
Melbourne
Graduate Positions deadline: 9 April 2013
Summer Internship deadline: 27 June 2013
Sydney
Summer Internship deadline: 25 July 2013
Perth
We strive to attract the best candidates based on ability, qualifications, cultural fit and business need.
Please use the Apply Now button to search for opportunities in our Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Lima, Panamá City, Santiago and São Paulo offices.
