2028 Summer Analyst - New York Capital Solutions at Lazard

Job 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. Strategic Capital Solutions The individual groups that make up Lazard’s global Strategic Capital Solutions advise companies, financial sponsors, and asset managers on complex capital-raising, debt, and structured equity needs, acting as a key bridge between traditional public company work and the private capital markets by leveraging Lazard's deep industry expertise and global network both to advise on and execute tailored financing solutions. The groups in Strategic Capital Solutions are Capital Solutions, Corporate Financial Advisory, Financial Sponsors, Growth and Venture Banking, and Sovereign Wealth and Pension Coverage. Lazard’s objective is to create market-agnostic solutions for our clients: one “team” across over a half dozen different groups advising all of Lazard’s clients on the best market and optimal product for their situation and, when appropriate, executing on the company’s behalf. Capital Solutions The Capital Solutions team is part of the Strategic Capital Solutions platform supporting Lazard’s corporate and sponsor clients in executing capital raising efforts including private market debt syndication and public market debt financing execution in the context of M&A, refinancings, liability management, and new capital raises. Capital Solutions works with both public and private companies to evaluate capital alternatives, run targeted or broad private financing processes, and execute transactions that align with strategic, balance‑sheet, and / or liquidity objectives. Beyond specific Capital Solutions assignments, summer analysts will have the opportunity to work closely with groups across the firm, gaining exposure to a wide range of industries and transaction types, including: high profile and cross-border M&A and divestiture transactions, activism and takeover defense, special committee assignments, restructuring assignments, financing and refinancing transactions and advice on capital structures. Lazard offers an unparalleled opportunity for all bankers to work as part of small deal teams on important strategic assignments, providing meaningful exposure to senior bankers and client representatives. You’ll need to have: Current enrollment at a US university and obtaining a Bachelor's degree with an expected graduation date in December 2028 or May/June 2029 Top academic performance Strong quantitative background Strong analytical skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong attention to detail Ability to multi-task What we offer You 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