Analyst - Private Capital Advisory Singapore

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Lazard Private Capital Advisory (“PCA”) is a global business with offices in the US, Europe and Asia.  The team has over 50 professionals in two core markets: primary private fund raising and secondary advisory.  PCA clients include private equity, real estate, debt and infrastructure investment managers. The group is a recognised leader in these markets and they cover over 1,200 institutional investors globally who pursue investment opportunities within these alternative investment asset classes.  

• Primary private fund raisings: PCA advises private equity, real estate, debt and infrastructure investment fund managers globally in capital raising transactions for the manager’s investment vehicles.  This combines advisory / investment banking activity (deal origination, due diligence, strategic and financial advice, structuring, execution) with capital markets functions (sales, distribution). 
• Secondary advisory: Lazard advises (i) institutional investors seeking liquidity from alternative investments, or (ii) alternative investment managers seeking to recapitalize or restructure an existing investment vehicle. Lazard advises our clients with regard to the preparation of materials, financial position of alternative investment portfolios, sale or recapitalization process and other items.  
   

Analysts can expect to be exposed to a mix of advisory / investment banking activity (origination, due diligence, strategic and financial advice, execution, etc.) as well as capital markets functions (sales, distribution, etc.).

The Private Capital Advisory Group is seeking to recruit an Analyst to join the team based in Singapore. The Analyst will play an important role as a Transaction Management team member alongside senior bankers supporting deal management activities for Asia-based clients. Analysts are involved in all activities of the group, usually for multiple clients simultaneously, each of which likely at a different phase of the transaction. The position will be based in Singapore and may require periodic travel.

Notably, Lazard’s Analysts in the Private Fund Advisory Group generally have extensive contact with senior individuals at Lazard’s clients, both in the preparation of marketing materials and during the marketing of the fund. As such, prospective candidates will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal skills and judgement.

We’ll trust you to:
•    Prepare presentation materials and pitches for prospective clients;
•    Meet prospective clients with senior bankers and analyse financial and qualitative information in order to assist in the group’s due diligence investigations prior to signing-up a new mandate;
•    Assist in the positioning of the client’s investment strategy and the preparation of marketing materials, including private placement memoranda, investor presentations and due diligence materials;
•    Design and co-ordinate capital raising/secondary transaction activities and international road shows;
•    Communicate regularly with Lazard’s institutional investor coverage professionals;
•    Assist in preparing responses to investor due diligence requests; and
•    Maintain a database of investor commentary, feedback and interest in ongoing transactions.

You’ll need to have:
•    Academic excellence - minimum 2.1 university degree classification (or equivalent);
•    Minimum 6 – 12 months of relevant work experience (Private Equity, Investment Banking, Consulting or similar);
•    Excellent interpersonal, communications and relationship-building skills with colleagues and  clients at all levels;
•    Strong written communication skills, excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy;
•    Ability to work well in a team;
•    Good analytical skills;
•    Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel & Word; and
•    Must maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct.

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.

Inclusion at Lazard
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.

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