July 2027 - M&A internship – Financial Institution Group (FIG) - Paris

Lazard; France; Vor Ort; EUR 11.000 - 20.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lazard in Paris invites final-year students or master’s candidates to join its Financial Institution Group (FIG) as an intern for six months starting July 2027.

You will contribute to financial models, equity analyses and market studies, participate in marketing presentations, and liaise with clients and advisors involved in various transactions.

The role requires prior experience in finance, fluency in French and English, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifikationen

• Final-year student or in the second part of a gap year from a top Business School or Engineering School, or enrolled in a Master’s degree (M2) with a specialization in Corporate Finance / Financial Engineering
• Prior experience in the financial sector (investment banking, private equity, audit, corporate finance, banking, etc.)
• Prior experience in the FIG sector is mandatory
• Excellent command of office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Skills in corporate finance (financial analysis, valuation, financial modelling)
• Skills in sector and strategic analysis (market analysis, competition, etc.)
• Knowledge of databases (Mergermarket, FactSet, Bloomberg)
• You are fluent in French and English

Aufgaben

• Contribute to the development of financial models
• Contribute to equity analyses
• Conduct sector research and market studies
• Assist in preparation of marketing presentations
• Liaise with clients and advisors involved in various transactions

Kenntnisse

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Financial analysis

Valuation

Financial modelling

Corporate finance

Market analysis

English

Ausbildung

Final-year student / gap year candidate from top Business or Engineering School, pursuing Master in Corporate Finance / Financial Engineering

Tools

Mergermarket

FactSet

Bloomberg

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms.

Job Description

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, collaborativecommunity 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. We are seeking an intern for our Financial Institution Group (FIG) team. The internship will start in July 2027, for a period of 6 months. This position is based in Paris.

We’ll Trust You To

Contribute to the development of:

• Financial models
• Equity analyses
• Sector research
• Market studies, etc.

During your internship, you will notably have the opportunity to participate in (i) the preparation of marketing presentations, (ii) execution phases, and (iii) liaising with clients and advisors involved in various transactions.

You’ll Need To Have

• Final-year student or in the second part of a gap year from a top Business School or Engineering School, or enrolled in a Master’s degree (M2) with a specialization in Corporate Finance / Financial Engineering
• Prior experience in the financial sector (investment banking, private equity, audit, corporate finance, banking, etc.)
• Prior experience in the FIG sector is mandatory
• Excellent command of office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Skills in corporate finance (financial analysis, valuation, financial modelling)
• Skills in sector and strategic analysis (market analysis, competition, etc.)
• Knowledge of databases (Mergermarket, FactSet, Bloomberg)
• You are fluent in 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.

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.