M&A FIG Analyst

Job Description
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, ours is a close, collaborativecommunity 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 for careers to take flight.
We are seeking an Analyst to join our Financial Institution Group (FIG) team.
We’ll Trust You To
Build complex financial models
Perform valuation assessment and run equity analyses
Use information resources to perform sector research
Prepare marketing materials with the support of seniors
Actively participate to deal execution and manage client interactions in that respect
You’ll Need To Have
Graduated from a top Business or Engineering School or top Universities, with a specialization in Corporate Finance / Financial Engineering
Prior experience in the financial sector (investment banking, private equity, audit, corporate finance, banking, etc.)
Prior minimum 6-month experience within a top tier player of the FIG sector is a prerequisite
Excellent command of office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Skills in corporate finance (financial analysis, valuation, financial modelling)
Knowledge of databases (Mergermarket, FactSet, Bloomberg) and AI tools
You are fluent in French and English
Representation at 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.

Work arrangement
Yes