Associate - Growth Capital Advisory - 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.

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 Growth Capital Advisory team focuses on raising capital for some of the most exciting companies across Europe and the United States at the forefront of technological innovation in their respective industries. The team has raised over $9bn for our clients in the last 3 years at Lazard across a multitude of stages and sectors.

Lazard is seeking to recruit an Associate to join the Growth Capital Advisory team in London. The Associate will report into senior bankers on each transaction and be responsible for the day to day support of transaction and marketing efforts and conducting company and industry analysis on new transaction opportunities.

We'll trust you to:

• Demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills; build and run comprehensive financial models including financial forecasts and cap tables.
• Research, analyse, sensitize, and adapt both internal and client-prepared financial and statistical analysis/models. Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data.
• Assist in the preparation and production of presentations and marketing materials for clients and prospective clients in consultation with team members.
• Support the senior team in their own coverage of the venture and growth investors by analysing the market, producing marketing materials, and providing clients with insights on the market.
• Support and manage analyst(s) on the completion of the teams broader responsibilities of refreshing and reviewing fundraising data, and closely involved in the review and tracking of new companies to develop our pipeline as well as identifying prospective investors that could become distribution targets.
• Build out personal relationships with junior investment individuals at target funds.
• Build relationships with other sector teams across the Lazard network to ensure close engagement between GCA and the wider firm.
• Effectively manage own work and that of juniors; take responsibility for accuracy; quality check finished products with regards to content, consistency and grammar.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately; turn ideas into concise and comprehensive presentations.
• Be a proactive team participant; share information; anticipate needs; be proactive in making value-added contributions.
• Independently develop sound and logical views; understand both big picture and minutiae.
• Show confidence, professionalism and accountability.
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives including recruiting, training, professional development and other activities.

You'll need to have:

• Investment banking or equivalent relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of financial modelling and experience of running fundraising/M&A processes – e.g. valuation, IM drafting, managing roadshows, etc.
• A passion for technology with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
• Proven academic excellence and high degree of intellectual curiosity.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests.
• High level of responsiveness with a strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining a high-quality work product.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate both to deal teams and external clients.
• Strong ability to multi-task.
• Ability to take initiative and function independently, balanced with strong team skills; a team player mindset; ability to work as part of a close-knit team.
• An ability to utilise AI tools and interest in how they can be used to improve the efficiency of the team.

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.

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.