- Assist in evaluating and tracking market developments (deals in market, participating investors, current events)
- Support several Transaction Management teams in conducting fund due diligence, preparing marketing materials and being a point of contact with clients, ideally evolving to primary contact
- Communicate and strategize with the Private Equity Distribution Team throughout the marketing process to close investor commitments
- Work with Analysts to prepare supporting materials required for communication of fundraising information to fund manager clients; communication occurs on a daily and weekly basis and includes coordinating investor roadshows; filtering and relaying investor feedback; completing due diligence requests, and detailing the overall status of the fund-raising.
- Strong writing skills required for marketing materials
- Organized and confident communication style internally and externally; ability to seamlessly manage senior client interaction
- Capacity to multi-task and to manage multiple elements of a fund raising
- Private Equity fundraising experience preferred, either as a placement agent, limited partner, or internal investor relations team member
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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.
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
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience
- Strong writing skills for marketing materials
- Organized and confident communication style; ability to manage senior client interactions
- Capacity to multi-task and manage multiple elements of fundraising
- Private Equity fundraising experience (placement agent, limited partner, or investor relations)
- Based in New York City; periodic travel required
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/
