Analyst - Financial Institutions Group

About Lazard

Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people and culture make the difference. While global in presence and reach, we are a close, collaborative community of just over 3,000 professionals. We emphasize continuous knowledge sharing, skill development, and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure, and embrace of individual differences enable creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward.

Through our financial advisory business, Lazard advises clients around the world on strategic and financial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, capital structure, and capital raising. Client relationships are built on trust and discretion. As the world’s largest advisory-focused firm, we offer deep expertise across industry sectors and geographies, valuing the diversity that comes from blending local perspective with our global network.

Financial Institutions Group — Analyst

In Lazard’s Financial Institutions Group, Analysts work in a generalist capacity spanning the following verticals: Insurance, Asset Management, Alternative Asset Management, Banks, Broker-Dealers, Specialty Finance, Financial Technology and Exchanges, among other areas.

We’ll trust you to:

• Analyze client financial and performance information
• Run financial models and conduct analysis
• Perform company and industry research
• Assist in the preparation of client presentations and marketing materials
• Interact with senior bankers and clients

You’ll need to have:

• One year of investment banking experience, preferably covering FIG (Insurance, Banking, Asset Management and/or FinTech)
• Strong analytical skills, including training in building presentation materials and financial models
• Proven academic excellence with excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
• A team player mindset with the ability to work as part of a close-knit team
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with deal teams and external clients
• Strong ability to multi-task
• High level of responsiveness, a strong work ethic, and commitment to maintaining a high-quality work product
• Fluency in the use of AI tools and prompt engineering

What we offer

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to provide a highly individualized employee experience that supports a balance between career, family, and community. When you work at Lazard, you work for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions and continues to invest in the development of your career.

We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $120,000 - $125,000 USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and relevant skills for the role. Base salary is one component of Lazard Financial Advisory’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.

How to apply

Apply. We’ll get in touch on the next steps.

Representation at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. We focus on attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent. We believe that a workforce comprised of people who represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives creates a rich variety of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, solve problems creatively, and make better decisions.

Lazard was built on the premise that a multicultural firm can best serve a global clientele. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respecting and appreciating individual differences. Doing so has been core to our success for over 175 years. We are committed to sustaining an environment where every colleague is supported in their professional pursuits, can maximize individual potential, and contribute to our collective success. #LI-EF1