Associate - Restructuring & Liability Management

Lazard•New York, NY

27d•$185,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lazard's Restructuring & Liability Management group is seeking an Associate to join its team. This group specializes in advising companies in financial distress, as well as creditors and investors holding positions in distressed companies or those undergoing bankruptcy/reorganization. The team leverages restructuring and industry expertise to maintain its position as a leading financial restructuring advisory firm globally. This role contributes to Lazard's Financial Advisory business, which advises clients worldwide on strategic and financial matters including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, capital structure, and capital raising.

Requirements

2-4 years of relevant experience from an investment bank (preferably in restructuring, liability management or leveraged finance), or 3+ years of restructuring experience at a turnaround advisory firm, as a restructuring attorney or as a credit investor
Top performance with comfort operating in an unstructured environment which values initiative, creativity, maturity, and poise
Strong quantitative background and analytical skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, FactSet, Bloomberg
Excellent verbal/written communication skills with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated leadership skills and motivation to work as a team player and contribute to a positive team culture

Responsibilities

Oversee development of financial models and analyses to evaluate transactions and other strategic decision making
Prepare and create client presentations and meeting materials
Interact with senior bankers and clients
Mentor and train junior analysts, providing guidance on financial modeling, research, and best practices in investment banking
Assist in deal execution and new business development