Associate - Technology

Lazard Careers • , MA

8d • $185,000 - $250,000

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. At Lazard’s Boston office, Associates work as part of client teams which provide a wide range of services, including: general financial advice, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, special committee assignments, takeover defenses, corporate restructurings, strategic partnerships/joint ventures and advice on capital structure. In the Technology Group, our Associates work in a generalist capacity spanning the following verticals: Software, Communications Equipment, Semiconductors, among other areas. Lazard is differentiated among the leading investment banks in our history of investing in Associates and developing them into successful senior bankers.

Requirements

• At least two years of investment banking experience, or at least three years of combined experience across private equity, growth equity, consulting, tech corporate development, or transaction advisory services (preferably with M&A deal exposure)
• A passion for the Technology sector
• Strong financial modeling skills and quantitative background coupled with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills with ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated leadership skills and be a team player with a strong motivation to contribute to a positive team culture
• Ability to effectively lead Analysts and provide training and guidance
• Top performance with comfort operating in a fast-paced environment that values initiative, creativity, maturity, and poise

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees