Lazard - New York, NY
posted 2 months ago
Lazard is one of the world's leading financial advisory and asset management firms, with a strong emphasis on the importance of its people. The firm boasts a tight-knit community of just over 3,000 employees, fostering an environment where professionals eager to learn and willing to teach can connect and grow together. Lazard believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not merely business imperatives but are central pillars of the employee experience. The company's entrepreneurial culture and flat structure encourage creative ideas and original concepts, driving the business forward and allowing careers to flourish. The Lazard Data Analytics Group, which consists of data scientists and software engineers, is at the forefront of innovation, developing advanced AI and data science solutions that enhance decision-making across the firm's financial advisory and asset management business lines. This team plays a crucial role in ensuring that Lazard remains competitive and efficient in an evolving financial landscape by delivering insights that support client engagements and strengthen key partnerships. As a Software Engineer Summer Intern within the Data Services Team, the primary responsibility will be to design, build, test, and maintain large-scale data-intensive applications and data products. Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with software engineers, data scientists, investment bankers, and senior management across the firm. Lazard is committed to cloud technology and is a leader in adopting open source, RESTful APIs, microservices, and containers. Successful candidates will possess a strong programming and quantitative background, which is essential for contributing to the team's objectives.