Financial Advisory Summer Analyst Intern - Corporate Strategy and M&A

Return to search results 2027 Financial Advisory Summer Analyst Program - Corporate Strategy and M&A Location   New York Business Unit   Corporate Program Type   Summer Internship Description   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.The 9-week summer analyst program begins with a week of classroom training, where all of the incoming summer analysts come together to learn about the fundamentals of investment banking. There is a focus on modeling and relevant analytical techniques. Learning and development, however, is expected to extend throughout the summer, by way of apprenticeship, structured teaching sessions, and performance reports.Summer Analysts will become integral members of the Corporate Strategy and M&A group, an exclusive team dedicated to principal investments on behalf of Lazard, complex buy-side transaction advisory, and meticulous analysis and execution of firm-wide strategic initiatives. The team plays an integral role in conducting M&A for Lazard globally, while working on other bespoke, opportunistic initiatives. Depending on the project, day-to-day responsibilities of the analyst include sourcing and executing acquisitions to expand Lazard’s business, financial analysis and modeling, comprehensive company and industry research, and frequent interaction with senior management to assist in strategic decision-making.This opportunity offers direct placement into our Corporate Strategy and M&A team. If you are interested in recruiting for our M&A and Restructuring Generalist Program, please apply here.You’ll need to have:Current enrollment at a US university and obtaining a Bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date in December 2027 or May/June 2028Top academic performanceMotivation, creativity, maturity, and poiseStrong quantitative backgroundStrong analytical skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to multi-taskWhat we offerYou will begin your internship by participating in a week-long comprehensive training program in New York. Throughout the program, you will receive formal mentorship, exposure to our Leadership Team, and participate in various social and networking events with bankers across the Firm.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 for this role to be approximately $120,000 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, relevant skills for the role, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.Does this sound like you?Apply! We’ll get in touch on the next steps.Representation at LazardLazard 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. This opportunity is closed to applications.