Associate - Power, Energy & Infrastructure

Lazard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Lazard, a leading global financial advisory and asset management firm, is seeking an associate for its Power, Energy & Infrastructure group in New York. You will perform financial analyses and build models, prepare client materials and interact with senior clients as you help manage deal processes.

This role requires at least one year of investment banking or equivalent Power/Infrastructure experience, strong quantitative and communication skills, and a BA/BS (MBA/JD a plus).

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative background and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Motivation to work as a team player.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/JD would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analyses and create models.
• Prepare and create client presentations and meeting materials.
• Interact with client senior executives.
• Help to manage deal processes.
• Mentor and coach Analyst bankers.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

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

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.

In the Power, Energy & Infrastructure group, our Associates work in a generalist capacity spanning the following verticals: Power & Utilities, Alternative Energy, and Infrastructure (transportation, energy-related, or other). Clients include global corporations, financial sponsors, governments and other key stakeholders.

We’ll Trust You To

• Perform financial analyses and create models
• Prepare and create client presentations and meeting materials
• Interact with client senior executives
• Help to manage deal processes
• Mentor and coach Analyst bankers

You’ll Need To Have

• At least one year of investment banking experience at the associate level, or an equivalent level of experience in the Power, Energy & Infrastructure Industry
• Strong interest in Power/Energy/Infrastructure investment banking
• Top academic performance with comfort operating in an environment which values initiative, creativity, maturity, and poise
• Strong quantitative background and analytical skills coupled with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills with ability to multi-task
• Motivation to work as a team player and contribute to a positive team culture
• Bachelor’s degree required, an MBA and/or JD would be an asset

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 $185,000 - $250,000 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, and 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.