Associate - Frankfurt / Munich FA

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. 

Experienced Associate – Frankfurt/Munich – Generalist

Lazard is seeking to recruit an experienced Associate to join the team in Frankfurt or Munich to work as part of client teams which 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, advice on capital structure, and underwritings.

Lazard offers an unparalleled opportunity to work as part of small deal teams on strategic and other assignments, providing meaningful exposure to senior bankers and client representatives.

The Associate serves as a key member of the deal team, working directly with Managing Directors, Directors, Vice Presidents and Analysts on engagements. The Associate will be given significant responsibility and will gain in-depth transaction experience, client exposure, negotiation skills, and an understanding of transaction structures.

We'll trust you to:

• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients and professional advisors
• Supervise junior staff members in financial analyses
• Lead the planning and execution of marketing engagements
• Prepare, analyze and help explain historical and projected financial information
• Create financial models
• Coordinate and perform business due diligence
• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations
• Value companies and businesses
• Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements

You'll need to have:

• A minimum of 4 -5 years of investment banking or comparable experience
• Outstanding record of academic achievement
• Strong technical and analytical skills with an ability to build financial models with ease
• Ability to manage own work and that of analysts in a high-pressure environment
• Motivation to work as a team player and contribute to a positive team culture
• Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills
• Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities
• Fluent German and English
• High standards of professional and ethical conduct

How to apply:

Your application should include cover letter, resume, Abitur certificate or equivalent, university transcripts, and employment references. 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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