Geopolitical Advisory Analyst — Global Market Insights

Lazard; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lazard Geopolitical Advisory (LGA) in Austin seeks a Geopolitical Advisory Analyst to develop geopolitical insights and analysis for Lazard and its clients. You will work closely with senior bankers, investment banking coverage teams and firm executives.

The role requires 1–2 years in relevant fields, a Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to synthesize complex information for senior leaders. A dynamic, collaborative hybrid team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in business, economics or international relations.
• 1–2 years in consulting, investment banking, macroeconomics or geopolitics advisory.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; Bloomberg experience is a plus.
• Ability to communicate with senior decision makers.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate and synthesize information for senior audiences.
• Handle qualitative and quantitative geopolitics and macroeconomics data.
• Conduct deep research across industries, geographies and topics.
• Assist in preparing client presentations and marketing materials.
• Develop a point of view and challenge consensus.
• Be a team player and support a collegial culture.
• Interact with senior bankers and clients.
• Collaborate across a small hybrid team and global cross‑functional firm.

Skills

Geopolitics & macroeconomics analysis

Client communication

Quantitative analysis

Research synthesis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

Job description

Lazard Geopolitical Advisory (LGA) in Austin seeks a Geopolitical Advisory Analyst to develop geopolitical insights and analysis for Lazard and its clients. You will work closely with senior bankers, investment banking coverage teams and firm executives.

The role requires 1–2 years in relevant fields, a Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to synthesize complex information for senior leaders. A dynamic, collaborative hybrid team environment is offered.