Analyst - Consumer, Retail & Leisure

Americas Financial Advisory New York Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives — they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts 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 Experienced Analyst (a minimum of 10 months to 1 year of investment banking experience at the Analyst level) to join the Consumer and Retail team as an integral member of a focused group who will receive meaningful exposure to both senior bankers and client executives alike. Consumer and Retail Analysts work on a variety of strategic transactions for leading and emerging food and beverage, home and personal care, and retail and e-commerce companies. The Consumer and Retail group is based in the New York office and leads the coverage and execution of transactions for consumer and retail companies across the U.S and globally. Lazard is differentiated among the leading investment banks in our history of investing in employees and developing them into successful senior bankers, with all of the Consumer and Retail group’s Managing Directors beginning their careers as either Analysts or Associates at Lazard. We’ll trust you to: Build and run comprehensive financial models and conduct a wide range of financial analyses Effectively analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information Perform company and industry research Assist in the preparation of client presentations and marketing materials Interact with senior bankers and clients You’ll need to have: One year of relevant investment banking experience with significant exposure to M&A, preferably in Consumer & Retail investment banking Strong analytical skills with extensive training in the building of presentation materials and financial modelling Meticulous attention to detail and outstanding standards of accuracy High level of responsiveness with a strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining top quality work products A team player mindset with an ability to work seamlessly as part of a close-knit team Stellar interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with both deal teams and external clients Strong ability to multi-task and manage concurrent projects and deliverables Proven academic excellence and high degree of intellectual curiosity Does this sound like you? Apply! We’ll get in touch on the next steps. 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, 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. Inclusion at Lazard Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions. Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades. The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can maximize their individual potential and our collective success.