2027 Asset Management Business Strategy Summer Internship

Lazard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Networking events

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Lazard, a premier global financial advisory firm, invites rising undergraduate seniors to join its Summer 2027 internship within the Business Strategy team. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to governance forums while you support initiatives across planning, research, and execution.

Interns will engage in industry research, trend analysis, resource allocation support, and process documentation, gaining practical experience in asset management and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Pursuing a quantitative, analytical major.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills and the ability to synthesize data into insights.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and solid judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support business-critical projects in the Summer Internship.
• Conduct industry and competitor research.
• Analyze business and product trends to inform planning.
• Document operating processes to identify efficiencies.
• Prepare presentation materials for senior management and governance forums.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

AI awareness

Asset management interest

Tools

ChatGPT

Copilot

Claude

Job description

Job Description

Our Business Strategy team sits at the center of Lazard Asset Management and partners with investments, sales, finance, operations, and technology teams to set priorities, drive firmwide initiatives, and translate strategy into execution. The team supports business planning, competitor and market analysis, operating model and efficiency projects, and the analysis used by senior management to make decisions. We are looking for an intern to join us in Summer 2027!

Our hands on, 10-week internship is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in within asset management. You will work directly with the Strategic Initiatives Project Manager and help support various business-critical projects. Depending on business need, projects may include industry and competitor research, analysis of business and product trends, supporting business planning and resource allocation exercises, documenting operating processes to identify efficiencies, and preparing presentation materials for senior management and governance forums. In addition to role-specific training, interns also receive mentorship, engage in networking and volunteer opportunities, and benefit from employee resource groups such as LEAD, focused on the development of future leaders through training, internal mobility, and philanthropy.

Eligibility Criteria

• This program is open to rising undergraduate seniors only. You must be graduating in 2028!
• Ability to start an internship June 7, 2027 and end August 13, 2027
• Ability to be in NYC for the duration of the internship
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

In addition to above, we will also need to see

• Consistent academic achievement working towards a quantitative, analytical major.
• Internship and part time work experience
• Leadership experience and excellent judgement
• Demonstrated fluency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to synthesize meaning behind data
• Critical judgment around AI outputs - willingness to verify, fact-check, and not blindly trust AI-generated content, which is increasingly relevant in research and client-facing contexts.
• Familiarity or experience with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude or similar)
• Adaptability/willingness to learn internal AI tools
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (written and oral) and strong attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated interest in the asset management industry
• Sound judgement, maturity, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

The base salary for this Summer Internship will be $85,000 USD.

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.