Associate - Corporate Strategy

Lazard•New York, NY

5d•$185,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Corporate Strategy team is responsible for Lazard’s strategic direction and corporate development. The team partners directly with senior leaders across the firm on the highest-priority initiatives facing the firm, including firm-wide strategic planning, evaluation of partnerships and new business lines, and advising leadership on competitive positioning, capital allocation, and long-term growth. The team is small and highly cross-functional, partnering closely with both Financial Advisory and Asset Management leadership and working alongside corporate functions such as Finance, Legal, and Human Resources on assignments that are often confidential and time-sensitive. The Corporate Strategy Associate will report to the Head of Strategy & Investor Relations and will work directly in support of the CFO, CEO, and other C-suite leaders. The role offers exposure to and mentorship from Lazard’s most senior leadership, involvement in high-visibility, firm-defining assignments, and an accelerated development curve inside a high-caliber team.

Requirements

Four to six years of experience in investment banking or private equity, typically including completion of a banking analyst program or an MBA
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills, with a demonstrated command of M&A and corporate finance concepts
A strong interest in corporate strategy, corporate development, and the strategic priorities of a global financial services firm
Exceptional academic performance, intellectual curiosity, creativity, and attention to detail
Track record of excellence and impact in high-stakes professional environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, executive-ready materials
Ability to structure ambiguous problems, pressure-test assumptions, and develop practical recommendations for senior decision-makers
Strong project-management skills, resourcefulness, and poise under pressure
Extraordinary discretion given the sensitive and often market-moving nature of the team’s work
High standards for accuracy, judgment, and quality of work product
Motivation to work as a team player and contribute to a positive team culture

Responsibilities

Lead analyses and workstreams tied to Lazard’s 2030 strategic priorities
Conduct market, financial, and competitive analyses to inform senior leadership decisions
Build and own quantitative models and analytical frameworks that inform critical strategic decisions and processes
Track, interpret, and synthesize KPIs and operating metrics for senior leadership
Translate complex analysis into concise insights, narratives, and recommendations suitable for senior management audiences
Develop clear, accurate, and visually compelling executive materials, including presentations, dashboards, and briefing materials
Support Board-related workstreams by synthesizing cross-functional inputs and framing key strategic, financial, and operational topics for discussion and decision-making
Build trusted relationships across the firm to facilitate cross-functional coordination, information flow, and execution discipline
Partner with cross-functional or external teams on strategic projects, advancing workstreams from analysis through implementation
Mentor and guide analysts on select workstreams, helping ensure analytical rigor, clear communication, and timely execution
Serve as connective tissue between senior leadership and working teams, ensuring alignment on objectives, timelines, and deliverables