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.
The Technology Investment Banking Group has a significant presence across all major technology sub-sectors. Our Vice Presidents work as integral members of client teams that provide a wide range of services, including: general financial advice, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, special committee assignments, takeover defenses, corporate restructurings, strategic partnerships/joint ventures and advice on capital structure. Lazard is seeking an experienced Vice President to join the group’s very active San Francisco practice.
We’ll trust you to:
- Direct financial analyses and review models
- Lead preparation and creation of client presentations and marketing materials
- Interact with client senior executives
- Manage deal processes
- Provide guidance to and supervise Associates and Analysts
You’ll need to have:
- A minimum of 5-6 years of investment banking experience and a demonstrated passion for Technology
- Demonstrated client and deal experience on Technology M&A transactions (buy and sell side)
- A demonstrated team player attitude and leadership qualities with a strong motivation to contribute to a positive team culture
- Strong client relationship and presentation skills
- Strong quantitative background and analytical skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
- Comfort operating in an unstructured environment which values initiative, creativity, and maturity
- Ability to support, manage and empower junior bankers
- Bachelor’s degree required, an MBA and/or JD would be an asset
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 $250,000 - $275,000 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, relevant skills for the role, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. Base salary is one component of Lazard Financial Advisory’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.
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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
Skills Required
- Minimum 5–6 years of investment banking experience
- Demonstrated passion for the technology sector
- Client and deal experience on technology M&A transactions, including buy-side and sell-side transactions
- Strong client relationship and presentation skills
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously
- Ability to operate in an unstructured environment with initiative, creativity, and maturity
- Ability to support, manage, and empower junior bankers
- Bachelor’s degree
- MBA and/or JD
- Team player attitude and leadership qualities
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/
