Key Dates

Monday 4th July - Application system for Analyst and Intern applications opens - please click here to apply
Wednesday 26th October - Deadline for all Analyst applications
Wednesday 16th November - Deadline for all Intern Applications

Analysts

Analysts possess a passion for business and a genuine interest in the investment banking sector, particularly in relation to mergers and acquisitions. Their primary purpose is to support transaction teams by performing financial and statistical analyses, conducting research, preparing client presentations and assisting in due diligence efforts.

At Lazard we look for a lot more than high academic achievement. We are just as interested in your personality, individuality and extra-curricular achievements. Potential Analysts within the London office should display the following qualities throughout the application and selection process:

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• High academic achievement 
• Strong personality
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Individuality
• A disciplined approach
• Intellectual agility
• Innovative thinking
• Analytical thought process
• Commercial acumen
• Ability to get on within a team

You will work within a team consisting of Bankers of all levels: Managing Directors, Directors, Vice Presidents, Associates and Analysts. Unlike many of our competitors, Lazard's unique structure provides Analysts with exposure to senior bankers and client representatives from day one.

There are up to 14 positions available in 2012 for high calibre Analysts within the London office.

Please note, the application system for Analysts will open 4th July 2011. The application deadline for Analyst positions is 25th October 2011.

Profiles of London Bankers

Please click here to find out more about individual Lazard bankers - their career path, their role within the business and their advice for candidates

Stage-by stage guide to the 2012 Lazard Analyst Recruitment Process

Please click here to learn more about the different stages of our graduate recruitment process

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about working at Lazard, the graduate recruitment process at Lazard in London or about a technical issue you are having with our application system, please click here. If your question is not covered, please contact the Lazard Graduate Recruitment Team via the messaging system within our application system. You will need to login to access the messaging system

Graduate Training and Development

As our clients expect a lot of us, we must ask a lot of you. We want you to succeed and have designed an extensive training programme which will provide you with a sound understanding of the technical aspects of our role.

The training programme, which is attended by new colleagues from across Europe, includes carefully designed residential courses, master classes led by practicing bankers and on the job coaching by team colleagues.

As your career progresses - at least twice a year as part of our performance appraisal - we will discuss your training and development needs with you. We may agree on a number of actions, which could include attending technical, personal, management and business skills programmes which we have designed. Again, these programmes will be attended by colleagues from across Europe.

In addition to courses, you will be expected to keep up to date with regulatory and market developments while taking every opportunity to learn from more experienced team members on each assignment. We owe that commitment to our clients.

Summer Internship Programme

We offer up to 14 summer internships in our London office to undergraduates or postgraduates with limited work experience 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. It will allow you to experience the Analyst role whilst seeing colleagues operate at every level of our business. Undertaking a Lazard summer internship can lead to an offer of a place on the following year's Analyst programme.

Please note, to be eligible for a summer internship you must complete your studies in 2013.

Our 12 week internship programme operates in London during the summer commencing in late June.

Successful applicants will be assigned a 'buddy' who will provide the day-to-day support required to ensure the internship is a worthwhile experience for both parties.

Summer Intern Training and Development

You will undertake a six-day tailor-made training programme which will cover the basic technical skills you will require for the duration of your internship. On a practical level, your learning will be enhanced by working with colleagues on current deals and completing an individual project which you will present to our senior business directors.

The application system for Interns will also open on 4th July 2011. The application deadline for Intern positions is 16th November 2011.

We strive to attract the best candidates based on ability, qualifications and business need.

Lazard 2011 Campus Events for Undergraduates

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.