Equity Research Analyst - Software & Internet

Lazard Careers • , NY

1d • $200,000 - $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. We are seeking an experienced Equity Research Analyst in the Technology sector to join our team and focus on Software and Internet names – primarily the service providers and hyperscalers. Teamwork is at the foundation of Lazard Asset Management. The team’s disciplined process puts strong emphasis on primary research. The insight generated from the research process is communicated throughout the team and leveraged across LAM’s portfolios. Stock picking is based on a disciplined relative valuation process. As an Analyst, our team approach will allow you to benefit from the insight of your peers while being responsible and accountable for your individual insight and contributions to the team and portfolios.

Requirements

• 15 or more years’ experience as an equity research analyst covering application software and internet giants like Google, Adobe, Meta, Oracle, Amazon, and ServiceNow (and many others)
• Experience committing capital as a buy side investor
• Exceptional financial modeling and fundamental analysis abilities
• A meticulous, bottoms up, primary research driven evaluation process
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills
• Expert understanding of the Technology sector and its attributed risk factors and dependencies
• Desire to improve and contribute to our Equity research platform

Nice To Haves

• CFA Preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for technology and innovation by continuously exploring and understand emerging trends and their potential impact on the sector
• Develop primary research sources and actively engage with industry contacts by attending conferences, speaking with company management, and participating in earnings calls
• Conduct fundamental research and analyze the financials of companies you’re covering
• Ask the right questions and challenge assumptions, ensuring a thorough and nuanced understanding of each investment opportunity
• Effectively convey your findings and recommendations in writing, presentations, and while interacting with portfolio managers
• Build and maintain valuation models and comparable company analysis
• Quantify the risk/reward and timeliness of investment ideas
• Analyze sector, currency, political, and regulatory risks
• Demonstrate passion for and distinguished knowledge of your sector

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