Associate - Industrials

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 is seeking an M&A Associate to join the Industrials team in Minneapolis.  The position offers an outstanding career opportunity in investment banking with a highly successful team specializing in middle market mergers and acquisitions.

We’ll trust you to:

• Prepare and participate in new business presentations
• Conduct business research
• Perform valuation analysis and financial modeling
• Prepare confidential offering memoranda
• Develop potential buyer lists
• Prepare management presentations
• Engage in significant client interaction at multiple levels
• Interact with potential buyers and lead due diligence activities
• Participate in the development, training, and mentoring of Analysts

You’ll need to have:

• Three years of experience as an investment banking Analyst or at least one year of experience as an Associate, strongly preferred; candidates who have extensive prior experience in related fields such as audit, financial accounting or transaction advisory services may also be considered
• An MBA or equivalent graduate school degree in progress, preferred but not required
• Strong undergraduate and graduate academic performance (3.5 GPA or better)
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to work a demanding schedule
• High motivation with a strong desire to be the "best of the best"

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.

We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $185,000 - $250,000 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.

Does this sound like you?

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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