Strategy Analyst - Special Opportunities Group
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 preeminent advisory-focused firm, Lazard has 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 Strategy Analyst will be a core member of Lazard’s Special Opportunities (Spec Opps) group, an elite, multidisciplinary team that reports directly to senior leadership. Spec Opps drives strategic and corporate development initiatives for leaders across the firm, supports the development of innovative financial products and new business lines, and serves as a source of intellectual capital on topics spanning public policy, macroeconomics, emerging technologies, and corporate finance. In the near term, the Strategy Analyst will play a central role in supporting Lazard’s newly appointed Co‑Heads of North America, Tim Donahue and Ray McGuire, by implementing systems, driving analyses, and building processes that help advance their execution priorities. The Strategy Analyst will collaborate closely with a range of cross‑functional teams—including “Spec Opps”, Business / Strategic Planning, Financial Advisory sector and product leaders, and key operational support groups. As the role evolves, and with exposure to senior‑level decision‑making at the intersection of firmwide strategy and execution, the Strategy Analyst will have opportunities to contribute to cross‑business initiatives and corporate development efforts for other C‑suite leaders. This longer‑term remit reflects the position’s strategic orientation and the group’s mandate within the broader business.
Requirements
- Exceptional analytical ability, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and operate effectively under time pressure
- Maturity, discretion, and professionalism given exposure to sensitive strategic matters
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing initiatives that support Lazard’s 2030 strategic priorities
- Conducting market, financial, and competitive analyses
- Building quantitative models or frameworks that support leadership decision‑making
- Tracking, interpreting, and reporting KPIs to senior leadership
- Creating clear, accurate, and visually compelling deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations and dashboards
- Preparing executive‑ready materials for recurring strategy and leadership meetings
- Translating complex information into concise insights, narratives, or recommendations
- Building relationships across the firm to facilitate cross‑functional coordination and connectivity
- Partnering with planning, sector, product, and operational teams on strategic projects
- Acting as a liaison between senior leadership and working teams to ensure alignment and execution continuity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
