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 Geopolitical Advisory (LGA), based in the Austin, Texas office, delivers sector specific, market-relevant geopolitical insights to help Lazard’s corporate clients identify opportunities and risks in a rapidly changing global environment. It provides bespoke advice on how geopolitical trends and developments translate into impact on a client’s business, and how they may affect its operations, earnings, and strategy. LGA represents a unique fusion of world-class geopolitical knowledge and expertise with business and financial intelligence. The group leads coverage for clients across the U.S. and globally. The Geopolitical Advisory Analyst position offers an unparalleled opportunity to work as part of small team on developing geopolitical insights and conducting analysis for Lazard and its clients. Analysts work hand-in-hand with senior clients, investment banking coverage teams, and firm executives. It will provide exposure to the breadth of the Lazard organization, platform, and clients. It will also provide access to and mentorship from leading geopolitical experts, including Admiral William McRaven, General Michael “Erik” Kurilla, Jami Miscik, Chairman Patrick McHenry, Sir Stephen Lovegrove, and other senior leaders.
A Geopolitical Advisory Analyst works on a variety of client projects and across international economic and political issues. Deep geopolitical, policy, and macroeconomic expertise with a generalist orientation is a must, and specific areas of interest or expertise are a plus. The ability to autonomously put together differentiated research and presentations and integrate financial and economic insights into geopolitical analysis is critical. An inclination to engage in a wide range of topics within current affairs, finance, and economics, as well as the ability to collaborate closely with colleagues are key traits of a successful Geopolitical Advisory Analyst.
We’ll trust you to:
- Effectively analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to be delivered verbally or in writing to senior external and internal audiences
- Engage and handle both qualitative and quantitative information across geopolitics and macroeconomics
- Conduct in-depth research across a wide range of companies, industries, geographies, and topics
- Assist in the preparation of client presentations and marketing materials
- Have a point of view and be willing to challenge the consensus
- Be a team player and contribute to our collegial culture
- Interact with senior bankers and clients
- Collaborate and coordinate across our small, hybrid team and global, cross-functional firm
You’ll need to have:
- 1-2 years of professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, macroeconomic investment, or geopolitics-focused corporate advisory
- Bachelor’s degree required, postgraduate degrees (i.e., Master’s) a plus; ideally related to the fields of business, economics, and international relations
- Quantitative analysis and data visualization skills, including proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to leverage other platforms (e.g., Bloomberg)
- Ability to communicate with senior decision makers
- Motivation, creativity, maturity, poise, and ability to work as a team player
- Comfort operating in an unstructured environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work across and manage multiple workstreams
- Foreign language capabilities and experiences across various geographies are a plus
- Sector-specific knowledge or interests (e.g., healthcare, energy, or technology) are a plus
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.
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
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, macroeconomic investment, or geopolitics-focused corporate advisory
- Bachelor's degree, ideally in business, economics, or international relations
- Quantitative analysis and data visualization skills
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate with senior decision makers
- Motivation, creativity, maturity, poise, and ability to work as a team player
- Comfort operating in an unstructured environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Ability to leverage platforms such as Bloomberg
- Postgraduate degree such as a Master's
- Foreign language capabilities and experience across various geographies
- Sector-specific knowledge or interests in healthcare, energy, or technology
Lazard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lazard and has not been reviewed or approved by Lazard.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the industry, with total compensation bolstered by meaningful bonuses in revenue‑generating roles. Feedback suggests many view base pay as fair for the role.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes low‑deductible plan options, HSA funding, and coverage for IVF and Lasik. Dental and vision include orthodontia with allowances for eyeglasses or contacts.
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Parental & Family Support — Fully paid parental leave, substantial adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and fertility and family‑building benefits are offered. Backup care, lactation support, and related programs extend support for parents and caregivers.
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What We Do
Lazard, one of the world's preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms, operates from more than 40 cities across 25 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Central and South America. With origins dating to 1848, the firm provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, strategic matters, restructuring and capital structure, capital raising and corporate finance, as well as asset management services to corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments and individuals. For more information on Lazard, please visit www.lazard.com. Follow us at @Lazard. Social Media Disclosure: https://www.lazard.com/social-media-disclosure/
