2027 Data Engineer Summer Internship

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 maintain a close, collaborative community of just over 3,000 professionals. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development, and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together.

Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure, and embrace of individual differences allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward and enable careers to take flight.

The Lazard AI and Data Group brings together data scientists, data engineers, AI engineers, and software engineers to develop advanced AI and data-driven solutions that enhance decision-making across Lazard’s Financial Advisory and Asset Management businesses. The team delivers practical insights and technology that support client engagements, strengthen strategic partnerships, and help the firm remain competitive and efficient in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Operating as Lazard’s internal innovation engine, the group identifies opportunities to improve business processes through technology and develops solutions end-to-end—from concept development and design through deployment, performance analysis, and continuous iteration.

The Data Engineer Intern will work within the AI & Data Team. The primary responsibility is to onboard and model datasets on modern cloud data platforms, delivering reliable pipelines and high-quality data layers that serve analytics, reporting, and ML/AI workloads. Team members at every level have meaningful agency throughout the product-development cycle, with direct interaction and rapid feedback loops from senior investment bankers in Financial Advisory and portfolio managers in Asset Management.

As we are committed to the cloud and leading in technology adoption, successful candidates should possess a strong background in programming, machine learning, and problem-solving.

Join Lazard’s AI & Data Group as a Data Engineer Intern and help build reliable, cloud-based data pipelines and high-quality data products that support analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives across the firm. You will work with modern data platforms to onboard and model datasets, while collaborating closely with senior professionals in Financial Advisory and Asset Management.

Eligibility Criteria

• Ability to start internship June 7, 2027 and end August 13, 2027.
• Ability to be based in NYC for the duration of the internship.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Working knowledge of Databricks (Delta formats, workflows, cataloging) or equivalent Spark platforms.
• Hands-on experience building ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with 'Database as Code' tools to version control data models.
• Familiarity with Data Quality check frameworks to ensure business stakeholders receive high-quality, trustworthy data.
• Comfortable working with Git, CI/CD tools, and modern development workflows, including exposure to containerization and orchestration tools.
• A passion for building innovative, high-quality AI applications.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team player.
• Interest in the finance industry, especially the investment banking or asset management divisions.

Compensation and Details

We expect the prorated salary for this role to be approximately $135,000 USD for the duration of the internship. The internship is scheduled for approximately 10 weeks, beginning in June 2027 and concluding in August 2027.

About Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. To achieve these objectives, 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 their individual potential, and contribute to our collective success.

If this sounds like you, please apply! We will contact you regarding the next steps.