Portfolio Implementation Analyst (London)

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.

Many of the world's leading investors — from individuals to institutions across the globe — have entrusted Lazard Asset Management. We pride ourselves in uncovering the best investment opportunities for our clients. The purpose of our asset management business is to help our clients invest for the future — whether it's for retirement, to grow and preserve inter‐generational wealth, or to benefit the organizations that make our world smarter, healthier and more sustainable.

Portfolio Implementation Analyst – 12 month fixed term contract

We'll trust you to:

• Support the implementation of portfolio manager decisions across client portfolios, ensuring accurate and timely execution of investment strategies and client guidelines.
• Assist with portfolio rebalancing, trade order preparation, post‐trade reconciliation.
• Monitor cash levels, flows, and corporate actions to ensure portfolios remain aligned with target allocations.
• Work closely with portfolio managers, traders, operations, client services and compliance to facilitate smooth implementation.
• Help identify and resolve breaks, discrepancies, or operational issues impacting portfolio implementation.
• Coordinate effectively with global colleagues across regions and time zones to ensure consistent and timely implementation, issue resolution, and operational alignment.
• Maintain and enhance operational processes, documentation, and controls with a strong focus on risk reduction.
• Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives, including use of data tools and technology.

The role will involve working 1‐2 early shifts per week (7am start – WFH).

You’ll need to have:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• At least 5+ years of relevant experience in investment management, portfolio implementation, trading support, operations, or a comparable oversight/control‐oriented function.
• High attention to detail with a demonstrated sense of ownership, accountability, and follow‐through in a control‐focused environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively with Portfolio Managers, Trading, Operations, and Compliance.
• Experience with order management or portfolio management systems (e.g., Charles River) preferred; willingness to learn and adapt to new systems required.

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.

Does this sound like you? Apply! We'll get in touch and let you know the next steps. To learn more about our products and services, please visit www.lazardassetmanagement.com.

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.