Senior Analyst - Business Services Team

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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. 

Senior Analyst – Business Services M&A Team – London 

Lazard is seeking to recruit an Associate to join the Business Services M&A Team in London. 

The Senior Analyst will report to senior bankers on each transaction.You will be responsible for the day-to-day support of marketing efforts and transaction execution and have a central role on client interactions. The Senior Analyst will contribute to the team’s collegial culture, with a focus on collaboration and talent development. We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic and motivated individual, with at least 1-2 years M&A experience, to join the team in London.

We’ll trust you to: 

• Demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills with an ability to build financial models;

• Research, analyse, sensitise and adapt both internal and client-facing financial and statistical analysis/ models;

• Efficiently evaluate qualitative and quantitative data;

• Be responsible for assisting in the preparation and production of presentations and marketing materials for clients and prospective clients, in consultation with other team members;

• Assist MDs and senior bankers on an ad hoc basis as needed with various reports and analyses;

• Assist in due diligence efforts as appropriate;

• Use your own knowledge and judgement to add information to presentations where appropriate; 

• Identify issues arising and offer potential solutions

• Communicate effectively and appropriately;

• Turn ideas into concise and comprehensive presentations;

• Be a proactive team participant with a natural ability to develop their profile across Lazard groups and regions;

• Anticipate needs and be proactive in making value-added contributions;

• Independently develop sound and logical views whilst understanding both the big picture and the minutiae;

• Show confidence, professionalism and accountability at all times;

• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives including recruiting, training and professional development.

You’ll need to have: 

• Gained relevant M&A experience within an investment banking environment. Previous M&A transaction experience would be helpful but is not essential;

• Robust understanding of the accounting principles that underlie typical financial analyses used in advisory (particularly valuation);

• Outstanding financial understanding that can be readily translated into modelling that is used for both marketing and execution purposes;

• Self-motivation, with demonstrable ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests in a high pressure environment;

• The ability to take initiative and function independently, balanced with strong team skills;

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to maintain relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels; 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;

• The ability to deliver requested materials to senior bankers in a timely manner;

• Fluency with AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance analysis, research and workflow efficiency while maintaining a high quality and integrity of output;

• The skills to maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct, adhere to legal and regulatory requirements of the banking environment and follow Lazard policies and procedures;

• Minimum 2.1 university degree classification (or equivalent if studied outside the UK);

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. 

Does this sound like you?

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