Analyst / Junior Associate

Lazard is seeking to recruit a recently qualified ACA or CA to join as a Senior Analyst / Junior Associate in the Financial Advisory business in London. You will work in a collaborative team environment gaining immediate and meaningful exposure to clients and senior bankers on a variety of transactions. Our lateral recruitment programme has been in place for many years and has yielded very successful bankers over this time. We'll trust you to: Be responsible for the day-to-day support of transaction and marketing efforts and conducting company and industry analysis in transaction opportunities.

• Demonstrate your strong technical and analytical skills with an ability to build financial models with ease;
• 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;
• Effectively manage your own work and that of juniors, taking responsibility for accuracy and quality-checking finished products with regards to content, consistency and language
• Handle execution and process matters flawlessly, assisting in due diligence efforts as appropriate;
• Identify issues arising and offer potential solutions. Create productive relationships with clients and advisors;
• 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., 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.
  
  An ACA / CA background: 1st time passes in all ACA / CA exams and experience in Transaction Services
• Robust understanding of the accounting principles that underlie typical financial analyses used in advisory (particularly valuation);
• 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;
• Strong awareness of the regulatory environment;
• The ability 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)
  
  Lazard is one of the world's leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives - they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts 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 an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions. Our appreciation of diversity's strength is ingrained in our multicultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for 175 years. The ongoing cultivation of an inclusive culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees - regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status - can maximize their individual potential, as well as our collective success.