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Lazard - Chicago, IL
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Lazard is one of the world's leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives - they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts to drive our business forward - and for careers to take flight. 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. Our client relationships are built on trust and discretion. As the world's largest advisory-focused firm, we have exceptional depth of expertise across industry sectors and geographies. We value the rich diversity that comes from blending local perspective with our global network. Over the past decade, Lazard has advised on more than 500 restructurings worldwide, with an aggregate value of over $2 trillion, including many of the largest and most complex. Unlike most other firms, our professionals combine an extensive knowledge of restructuring strategies with M&A expertise, credit analysis skills, capital markets knowledge, industry expertise and negotiation experience in distressed situations. Day-to-day activities of Summer Analysts are dependent on your prior experience and abilities, and include: financial analysis and modeling, company and industry research, participating in the development of client presentations, and interacting with senior bankers and clients. Assignments fall into a range of categories, including M&A, divestitures, general and strategic advisory, and capital markets. Summer Analysts are expected to spend 9 weeks at the Firm.
Responsibilities
- Financial analysis and modeling
- Company and industry research
- Participating in the development of client presentations
- Interacting with senior bankers and clients
- Assignments in M&A, divestitures, general and strategic advisory, and capital markets
Requirements
- Current enrollment at a US university and obtaining a Bachelor's degree with an expected graduation date in December 2026 or May/June 2027
- Top academic performance
- Motivation, creativity, maturity, and poise
- Strong quantitative background
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits
- Formal mentorship
- Exposure to Leadership Team
- Networking events with bankers across the Firm
