Associate - Power, Energy and Infrastructure

Lazard Careers • , TX

18h • $185,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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, 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 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. In the Power, Energy & Infrastructure group, our Associates work in a generalist capacity spanning the following verticals: Oil & Gas Exploration and Production, Midstream, Refining & Marketing, Oilfield Services, Power & Utilities, Renewables & Energy Transition, Sustainable Fuels, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (“EPC”), and Infrastructure. Clients include global corporations, financial sponsors, governments and other key stakeholders. This role is available in our Houston office.

Requirements

• At least one year of investment banking experience at the associate level (or an equivalent level of experience at a corporate law firm or in the Power, Energy & Infrastructure Industry)
• Strong interest in Power/Energy/Infrastructure investment banking
• Top academic performance with comfort operating in an environment which values initiative, creativity, maturity, and poise
• Strong quantitative background and analytical skills coupled with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills with ability to multi-task
• Motivation to work as a team player and contribute to a positive team culture
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• An MBA and/or JD would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analyses and create models
• Prepare and create client presentations and meeting materials
• Interact with client senior executives
• Help to manage deal processes
• Mentor and coach Analyst bankers

Benefits

• We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits.
• Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community.
• When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees