Industrials Associate - London

Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that inclusion, diversity, equity and allyship are not just business imperatives- they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts 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.

Investment Banking Industrials Associate – London

Lazard is seeking to recruit an Associate to join the Industrials Team in London. The Industrials Team serves a broad range of companies across Europe, advising on a full range of transactions, involving, amongst others, public takeover & defence, cross-border, financial sponsors and corporate carve-outs. The Associate will play a central role on transactions and client interactions, as well as contribute to the team’s collegiate culture, with a focus on talent development and collaboration.

We’ll trust you to:

• Demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills with an ability to build financial models with ease; 
• Research, analyse, sensitise and adapt both internal and client-facing financial and statistical analysis/ models; 
• Efficiently evaluate qualitative and quantitative data; 
• Be responsible for the accuracy of numerical work produced by junior bankers before delivering the final product to senior bankers; 
• Be responsible for assisting in the preparation and production of presentations and marketing materials for clients and prospective clients, in consultation with other team members; 
• Effectively manage their own work and that of juniors, taking responsibility for accuracy and quality-checking finished products with regards to content, consistency and language 
• Assist MDs and senior bankers on an ad hoc basis as needed with various reports and analyses; 
• Handle execution and process matters flawlessly, assisting in due diligence efforts as appropriate; 
• Understand client objectives and recommend potential solutions; 
• Show an ability to identify ideas for the creation of new business; 
• Use your own knowledge and judgement to add information to presentations where appropriate;  
• Identify issues arising and offer potential solutions. Create productive relationships with clients and advisors; 
• Communicate effectively and appropriately; 
• Turn ideas into concise and comprehensive presentations; 
• Be a proactive team participant with a natural ability to develop their profile across Lazard groups and regions; 
• Anticipate needs and be proactive in making value-added contributions; 
• Independently develop sound and logical views whilst understanding both the big picture and the minutiae; 
• Show confidence, professionalism, and accountability at all times; 
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives including recruiting, training, and professional development. 

You’ll need to have:

• Significant M&A experience within an investment banking environment. Previous Industrials M&A transaction experience would be helpful but is not essential; 
• Robust understanding of the accounting principles that underlie typical financial analyses used in advisory (particularly valuation); 
• Outstanding financial understanding that can be readily translated into modelling that is used for both marketing and execution purposes; 
• The ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests in a high pressure environment; 
• The ability to take initiative and function independently, balanced with strong team skills; 
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to maintain relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels;  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; 
• The ability to deliver requested materials to senior bankers in a timely manner; 
• Strong awareness of the regulatory environment; 
• Experience to maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct, adhere to legal and regulatory requirements of the banking environment and follow Lazard policies and procedures; 
• Minimum 2.1 university degree classification (or equivalent if studied outside the UK); 

What’s in it for you?

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees. Our goal is to support and enable our people to balance their commitments to career, family, and community.

We believe in an employee experience that is a highly individualized. We listen to what our people need and want, and create programs and initiatives designed to inform, include, and connect. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that will continue to invest in your career and development.

Does this sound like you?

Apply! We’ll get in touch on the next steps.

Diversity 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, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.

Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades. 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 age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (known as "Protected Characteristics" – can bring their whole selves to work to maximise their individual potential and our collective success.

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