M&A Analyst - Business Services

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 M&A Analyst to join the Technology team in Minneapolis, focused on Tech-Enabled Services coverage.  The position offers an outstanding career opportunity in investment banking with a highly successful team covering a range of sub-sectors including IT Services, HR & HCM Services, Finance & Accounting Services and Field, Facilities and Maintenance Services. This group works across a range of transactions, primarily M&A with an emphasis on sell-side work and a strong track record working with Lazard’s Private Capital Advisory, Capital Solutions and Restructuring teams. In Lazard’s Technology Group, our Analysts work in a generalist capacity across the sub-sectors above and support our strategic goals tied to successful execution of client engagements and supporting business development and marketing efforts.

We’ll trust you to:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Assist in the preparation of client presentations and marketing materials
• Analyze client financial and performance information 
• Build financial models and conduct financial analysis
• Assist in our industry coverage efforts and related business development activities
• Interact with both senior bankers and senior executives at clients

You’ll need to have:

• One-two years of investment banking experience or two-three years of experience in public accounting (audit or transaction advisory)
• Proven academic track record with excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
• A high level of responsiveness with a strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining a high-quality work product 
• A team player mindset; ability to work as part of a close-knit team with a strong desire to succeed
• Polished interpersonal skills and ability to communicate within deal teams and externally to clients
• A strong ability to multi-task

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.
 

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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. #LI-EF1