2027 Asset Management Business Strategy Summer Internship

About the role

Our Business Strategy team sits at the center of Lazard Asset Management and partners with investments, sales, finance, operations, and technology teams to set priorities, drive firmwide initiatives, and translate strategy into execution. The team supports business planning, competitor and market analysis, operating model and efficiency projects, and the analysis used by senior management to make decisions. We are looking for an intern to join us in Summer 2027! Our hands‑on, 10‑week internship is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in asset management. You will work directly with the Strategic Initiatives Project Manager and help support various business‑critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Industry and competitor research
• Analysis of business and product trends
• Supporting business planning and resource allocation exercises
• Documenting operating processes to identify efficiencies
• Preparing presentation materials for senior management and governance forums

Requirements

• Rising undergraduate senior only (graduating in 2028)
• Ability to start the internship June 7, 2027 and end August 13, 2027
• Ability to be in New York City for the duration of the internship
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• Consistent academic achievement in a quantitative, analytical major
• Prior internship or part‑time work experience
• Leadership experience and excellent judgement
• Demonstrated fluency in Excel and PowerPoint; ability to synthesize meaning behind data
• Critical judgment around AI outputs – willingness to verify, fact‑check, and not blindly trust AI‑generated content
• Familiarity or experience with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude or similar)
• Adaptability and willingness to learn internal AI tools
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (written and oral) with strong attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated interest in the asset management industry
• Sound judgement, maturity, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Benefits

• Role‑specific training
• Mentorship
• Networking and volunteer opportunities
• Access to employee resource groups such as LEAD, focused on developing future leaders through training, internal mobility, and philanthropy

Pay

The base salary for this Summer Internship will be $85,000 USD.

Schedule

10‑week internship running from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027, requiring full‑time presence in New York City.