Senior Associate - Technology
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. The Technology Investment Banking Group has a significant presence across all major technology sub-sectors. Our Associates work as integral members of client teams that 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. Lazard is seeking an experienced Associate to join the group’s very active New York practice.
Requirements
- A minimum of 4-6 years of investment banking experience (M&A experience strongly preferred)
- A demonstrated team player attitude and leadership qualities with a strong motivation to contribute to a positive team culture
- Strong quantitative background and analytical skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
- Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to support, manage and empower junior bankers
- Strong client and presentation skills
- Meaningful exposure to the Technology sector, with significant experience in both buyside and sellside transactions in the corporate and sponsor arenas
- Fluency in the use of AI tools and prompt engineering
- Top academic performance with comfort operating in an unstructured environment which values initiative, creativity and maturity
- Bachelor’s degree required
Nice To Haves
- an MBA and/or JD would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Direct financial analyses and review model
- Lead preparation and creation of client presentations and marketing materials
- Build relationships and engage directly with senior client executives, sponsors and other transaction counterparties
- Manage deal processes, including execution of M&A, capital raising and other advisory transactions – overseeing due diligence, document preparation and coordination with clients and other stakeholders
- Demonstrate sound judgment and proactively identify, solve and escalate issues before they become execution risks
- Coach, develop and oversee Analysts and Junior Associates while fostering a collaborative team environment
Benefits
- comprehensive, competitive benefits
- highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community
- organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
