Analyst - Technology

Lazard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lazard is seeking an Analyst for the New York team to join a focused technology advisory group. You will perform financial analysis, build client presentations, and contribute to strategic project work in a collaborative environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities include modeling, market and company research, and supporting senior bankers in client interactions and deal processes. The role offers exposure to M&A and capital markets activities.

Qualifications

• Top-performer mindset with initiative, creativity and poise.
• Prior investment banking experience and passion for Technology.
• Strong quantitative background and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with quantitative work and client interaction.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, FactSet, Bloomberg and Pitchbook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to multi-task.
• Team player with motivation to contribute to a positive culture.
• Fluency in using AI tools and prompt engineering.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare client presentations and marketing materials.
• Build complex financial models and perform valuation and other analyses.
• Conduct detailed industry research and competitive analyses.
• Execute deal processes, support due diligence and liaise with clients or other advisors.

Skills

Top-performer mindset

Investment banking experience

Quantitative background

Quantitative work & client interaction

Excel

PowerPoint

FactSet

Bloomberg

Pitchbook

Verbal/written communication

Team player

AI tools & prompts

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

FactSet

Bloomberg

Pitchbook

Job description

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, 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. Lazard is seeking an Analyst with relevant full time experience to become an integral member of the group, joining a small transaction team which provides financial advisory services to the firm’s clients within the Technology space. Day-to-day responsibilities of an investment banking analyst include financial analysis and modeling, company and industry research, participating in the development of client presentations and interacting with senior bankers and clients. Assignments fall into a range of categories, including M&A, divestitures, general and strategic advisory, restructuring and capital markets. This position is available in New York.

We’ll Trust You To

• Create and prepare client presentations and marketing materials
• Build complex financial models and perform valuation and other analytical exercises
• Conduct detailed industry research and competitive analyses
• Execute deal processes, support due diligence and liaise with the client or other advisors

You’ll Need To Have

• A top-performer mindset, with the comfort to operate in an unstructured environment that values initiative, creativity, maturity, and poise
• Prior investment banking work experience, and a passion for the Technology industry (no prior Technology experience required)
• A strong quantitative background and analytical skills
• Familiarity with quantitative work and client interaction alike, regardless of your specific background
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, FactSet, Bloomberg and Pitchbook
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Motivation to work as a team player and contribute to a positive team culture
• Fluency in the use of AI tools and prompt engineering

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. We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $120,000 - $125,000 USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant’s years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, relevant skills for the role. Base salary is one component of Lazard Financial Advisory’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.

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.