2023 Summer Analyst Program - Private Market Advisory - Charlotte

Our Team

Lazard’s Middle Market Advisory group, a subsidiary of Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ), is a leading middle market investment bank that provides customized advice on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity recapitalizations, and financial restructurings to mid-sized companies across a broad range of industries with professionals in Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis, and New York.

Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program

Over the 10-week program, you will receive an excellent introduction to the full-time Analyst role while working on a variety of meaningful and complex transactions for a premier brand across a broad range of industries.

Additionally, you will receive both formal and informal mentorship as well as significant exposure to our senior leadership, be part of an authentic and inclusive culture and participate in a variety of social, networking, and philanthropic events throughout the summer.

As an intern, you will be staffed on live deals and pitches. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Company and industry research
• Financial analysis, valuation, and modeling  
• Participation in live transaction activity
• Preparation of marketing materials and client presentations
• Direct interaction with clients

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a 4-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. with a strong interest in finance
• Graduation date of December 2023 or Spring 2024 is required
• Candidates must be outstanding academic performers (3.4 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale)
• Concentrations in accounting, finance, or economics preferred but not required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Key Competencies

We seek interns who enjoy being challenged and who demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, drive, creativity, and curiosity.  Specific competencies we look for include: 

• Highly motivated with a strong desire to be the “best of the best”
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work a demanding schedule
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Required Step: All applicants will need to complete a profile on Suited by clicking here.

This step is required for you to progress in the recruiting process. When creating a new profile on Suited, please register with the same email address used when submitting your application. If you have already completed a profile on Suited, please click on the aforementioned link where you will be prompted to sign in and accept our invitation.

Priority Application and Suited deadline: March 15, 2022.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom.

The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can bring their whole selves to work to maximize their individual potential and our collective success. Learn more here.