2024 Financial Advisory Summer Analyst Program - Chicago Private Market Advisory

Summer analysts will have active roles in Lazard’s Chicago office, joining lean transaction teams providing financial advisory services to the firm’s clients within the Technology (focus on Education Technology & Services and Business Services) and Healthcare Services groups.  Our summer analysts will participate in an on-going, hands-on training program starting with a week of training in New York alongside summer analysts from Lazard’s other offices.  Summer analysts will be taught fundamental investment banking skills, with a specific focus on modeling and relevant analytical techniques.  Day-to-day responsibilities could include financial analysis and valuation, company and industry research, managing transaction due diligence workstreams, participating in the development of client presentations, and interacting with senior bankers and clients. Summer analysts will also be invited to join calls and meetings on live deals to provide exposure to the broader investment banking process.  Summer analysts are expected to spend 9 weeks at the Firm.

Qualifications

Candidates should be university students in their penultimate year and top academic performers who are willing to work in an environment that values self-motivation, creativity, maturity, and enthusiasm for learning. Academic backgrounds may vary (no background in finance or accounting is required), however candidates must be comfortable with basic financial concepts and enjoy quantitative work. 

This position is available in Chicago.