M&A - Associate - Brussels

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.

Since 2004, Lazard's Benelux team, based in Brussels and Amsterdam, has been providing Financial Advisory services for Benelux companies, combining its deeply rooted local relationships with the global Lazard network. The team has advised on many landmark cross-border and domestic transactions in recent years.

Lazard is seeking to recruit an Associate to join the team in Brussels to support the day-to-day execution of transactions and marketing efforts by working closely with the team whilst liaising with bankers across the Lazard Financial Advisory network. 

We’ll trust you to: 

• Conduct detailed industry and market analysis and the valuation of companies using different financial valuation methodologies as well as the performance of general financial analysis; 

• Manage and apply judgement in the execution of transactions and the provision of advice to clients 

• Identify opportunities and situations for discussion with clients, and to consult with senior bankers on initial ideas for client presentations; 

• Take the lead in preparing client presentations while guiding and supporting analysts; 

• Take responsibility for the accuracy of all financial analysis and presentations; 

• Prepare transaction documentation with minimal supervision; 

• Work with senior bankers running a transaction on a day-to-day basis; 

• Coordinate with clients and advisors to ensure the progress of key work-streams 

You’ll need to have:   

• Proven track record (3+ years of experience in Investment Banking Corporate Finance, M&A Advisory, other relevant experience) 

• First class experience of financial modeling and analysis, valuation techniques, presentation preparation and due diligence 

• Ability to take increasing levels of responsibility with respect to deal execution and team management 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and have proven team working ability 

• A deep understanding of internal procedures within a transaction 

• Analytical and quantitative skills with high commercial awareness 

• Result oriented mindset with a focus on details 

• Fluent in Dutch/French and English 

What we offer:

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.

Does this sound like you?

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

Representation at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. To achieve these objectives, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. We believe that a workforce comprised of people who represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives creates a rich variety of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, solve problems creatively and make better decisions.

Lazard was built on the premise that a multicultural firm can best serve a global clientele. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respecting and appreciating individual differences. Doing so has been core to our success for over 175 years. We are committed to sustaining an environment where every colleague is supported in their professional pursuits, can maximize their individual potential and contribute to our collective success.

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