Analyst – Debt Advisory & Capital Solutions Team – London

EMEA Financial Advisory London Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives — they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts 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 to recruit an Analyst to join the Debt Advisory & Capital Solutions Team in London. The individual will be involved in project execution and marketing, including financial modelling and credit analysis, preparation of presentations and other materials, project management and engagement with clients and lenders. The role will involve working across multiple types of transactions, debt products (both public and private), sectors and geographies. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who is motivated to take advantage of the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of transactions and learn from experienced colleagues.

The candidate will preferably have prior capital solutions / debt execution experience. We’ll trust you to:

• Assist with the execution of Debt & Capital Solutions transactions in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrate, and continue to develop, strong technical and analytical skills.
• Conduct credit analysis including undertaking financial modelling.
• Assist in the preparation and production of high quality presentations and marketing materials for clients and prospective clients.
• Develop sound and logical views; understand both big picture and minutiae.
• Effectively manage your own work; manage conflicting priorities and requests.
• Take responsibility for the accuracy, quality and consistency of your work.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and counterparties.
• Assist senior bankers on an ad hoc basis as needed.
• Contribute to firm wide initiatives including recruitment, training, professional development, and other activities.

You’ll need to have:

• Previous employment as an analyst at a reputable financial services firm such as an investment bank, or other similar financial services provider.
• A proven track record in Debt Financing is preferable, but not required.
• Minimum 2.1 university degree classification (or equivalent if studied outside the UK).
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to support credit analysis (including financial modelling in excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivation and resilience.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• The ability to take initiative and function independently, balanced with strong team skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels.
• Awareness of the regulatory environment we work in.
• High standards of professional and ethical conduct, adhering to legal and regulatory requirements of the banking environment.

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.

Inclusion at Lazard: Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions. Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades. The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can maximize their individual potential and our collective success.