Emerging Market Debt Portfolio Analyst

Lazard Careers • , NY

1d • $95,000 - $120,000

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. Many of the world’s leading investors — from individuals to institutions across the globe — have entrusted Lazard Asset Management. We pride ourselves in uncovering the best investment opportunities for our clients. The purpose of our asset management business is to help our clients invest for the future — whether it’s for retirement, to grow and preserve inter-generational wealth, or to benefit the organizations that make our world smarter, healthier and more sustainable. Lazard Asset Management is seeking a motivated individual to join the Emerging Markets Debt team as a Portfolio Analyst with a strong academic background, preferably focused in quantitative areas, such as engineering, computer science or mathematics. This position will be part of the EM Debt investment team and will work closely with Portfolio Managers and Analysts. The individual will support the group’s Risk Manager in delivering timely portfolio P&L and analytical reporting and will work closely with the Client Portfolio Manager to prepare and analyze marketing materials, including client presentations, portfolio characteristics, and market commentary.Top of FormBottom of Form

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in finance or a related field, or demonstrated technical aptitude with a strong interest in financial markets
• Proficiency in excel and VBA. Other programing languages are a significant plus (python, SQL)
• Experience dealing with large sets of data. Microsoft Access or other database management software is a plus
• Strong interest in financial markets and quantitative finance, especially Fixed Income
• Highly motivated and detailed-oriented, able to communicate effectively and with outstanding work ethics

Responsibilities

• Daily P&L calculation and attribution
• Maintenance of portfolio management system, which includes comprehensive analytics of all managed accounts and feeds risk systems and databases used for portfolio visualization and analysis by Portfolio Managers and Analysts
• Maintain client servicing materials including presentations and portfolio data files
• Organize and maintain fund specific commentaries (quarterly, semi-annual, annual)
• Support the continued growth of the platform by maintaining client background (notes, meeting history, etc.)
• Attend investment team meetings to understand EMD, our investment ideas and performance drivers
• Work with team members to ensure all materials are completed in a timely and accurate manner

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed