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.
We are looking for an Associate to join our Abu Dhabi team.
We’ll trust you to:
- Build and run comprehensive financial models and conduct a wide range of financial analyses
- Effectively analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information
- Perform industry research
- Assist in the preparation of client presentations and marketing materials
- Interact with senior bankers and clients
- Help to manage deal processes
You’ll need to have:
- At least 3 years of Investment Banking and/or Corporate M&A/ECM from a Tier 1 bank or financial adviser
- Strong analytical skills with extensive training in the building of presentation materials and financial modelling
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
- Proven academic excellence and high degree of intellectual curiosity
- A team player first mindset; ability to work as part of a close-knit team
- Top performance with comfort operating in a demanding environment which values initiative, creativity, maturity, and engagement
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate both to deal teams and external clients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
- GCC experience is required
- Fluency in English is a requirement, fluency in Arabic is a plus
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.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of investment banking and/or corporate M&A/ECM experience at a Tier 1 bank or financial adviser
- Strong analytical skills
- Extensive training in presentation materials and financial modeling
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
- Proven academic excellence
- High degree of intellectual curiosity
- Ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team
- Comfort operating in a demanding environment
- Initiative, creativity, maturity, and engagement
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate with deal teams and external clients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously
- GCC experience
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in Arabic
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/
