Lazard 2007 Campus Events for Undergraduates

Each year Lazard visits leading universities and business schools throughout Europe. Our hiring is done regionally, therefore opportunities and training and development vary by location.

 

Analysts

Analysts possess a passion for business and a genuine interest in the investment banking sector, particularly in relation to mergers and acquisitions. Their primary purpose is to support transaction teams by performing financial and statistical analysis, conducting research, preparing client presentations and assisting in due diligence efforts.

At Lazard we look for a lot more than high academic achievement. We are just as interested in your personality, individuality and extra-curricular achievements. Potential Analysts within the London office should display the following qualities throughout the application and selection process:

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• High academic achievement (320 UCAS points or equivalent and a 2:1+ or equivalent)
• Strong personality
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Individuality
• A disciplined approach
• Intellectual agility
• Innovative thinking
• Analytical thought process
• Excellent communication skills
• Commercial acumen
• Ability to get on within a team

You will work within a team consisting of Bankers of all levels: Managing Directors, Directors, Vice Presidents, Associates and Analysts. As an Analyst you will be assigned to different generalist or specialist teams on a semi-annual basis. Unlike many of our competitors, Lazard's unique structure provides Analysts with exposure to senior bankers and client representatives from day one.

There are 15 positions available in 2008 for high calibre Analysts within the London office.

The application deadline for Analyst positions is 16th November 2007.

Graduate Training and Development

As our clients expect a lot of us, we must ask a lot of you. We want you to succeed and have designed an extensive training program which will provide you with a sound understanding of the technical aspects of our role.

The training program, which is attended by new colleagues from across Europe, includes carefully designed residential courses, master classes led by practicing bankers, on the job coaching by team colleagues and visits to our European offices.

As your career progresses - at least twice a year as part of our performance appraisal - we will discuss your training and development needs with you. We may agree on a number of actions, which could include attending technical, personal, management and business skills programs which we have designed. Again, these programs will be attended by colleagues from across Europe.

In addition to courses, you will be expected to keep up to date with regulatory and market developments while taking every opportunity to learn from more experienced team members on each assignment. We owe that commitment to our clients.

Summer Internship Program

We offer 25 summer internships in our London office to undergraduates or postgraduates with limited work experience in their penultimate year of study. An internship with Lazard is an excellent way of gaining a better understanding of the nature and culture of our business. It will allow you experience the Analyst role whilst seeing colleagues operate at every level of our business. Undertaking a Lazard summer internship can lead to an offer of a place on the following year's Analyst program.

Please note, to be eligible for a summer internship you must complete your studies in 2009.

Two seven-week internship programs operate in London during the summer - the first commencing in late June and the second commencing in early August.

Successful applicants will be assigned a 'buddy' who will provide the day-to-day support required to ensure the internship is a worthwhile experience for both parties.

Summer Intern Training and Development

You will undertake a six-day tailor-made training program which will cover the basic technical skills you will require for the duration of your internship. On a practical level, your learning will be enhanced by working with colleagues on current deals and completing an individual project which you will present to our senior business directors.

One Year Placement

We also offer a year placement which will give you an excellent opportunity to develop within the Business.
You will join the analyst class for one year during which you will complete the 9 week graduate induction program. You will then join one of the specialist teams for the remainder of the placement.

Along with comprehensive training and development you will also develop an extensive network of contacts through the varied social activities that are available.

Please note, to be eligible for the year placement, you must complete your studies in 2010.

The application deadline for summer internships and the year placement is the 1st February 2008

We strive to attract the best candidates based on ability, qualifications and business need.