2028 Summer Analyst - Houston Power, Energy & Infrastructure

About the role

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.

In this role, you will become an integral member of the Houston Power, Energy & Infrastructure Banking Group, joining a dedicated team which provides financial advisory services to Lazard’s clients. Our Houston office is one of the primary hubs of our global energy practice, which is active in oil and gas exploration, production, refining, midstream, pipelines, and alternative energy.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and modeling
• Company and industry research
• Participating in the development of client presentations
• Interacting with senior bankers and clients

Assignments fall into a range of categories, including M&A, divestitures, general and strategic advisory, and capital markets. Summer Analysts are expected to spend 9 weeks at the Firm. Day-to-day activities are dependent on your prior experience and abilities.

Requirements

• Current enrollment at a US university and obtaining a Bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date in December 2028 or May/June 2029
• Top academic performance
• Motivation, creativity, maturity, and poise
• Strong quantitative background
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task

Benefits

You will begin your internship by participating in a week-long comprehensive training program in New York. Throughout the program, you will receive formal mentorship, exposure to our Leadership Team, and participate in various social and networking events with bankers across the Firm.

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.

Pay

We expect the base salary for this role to be approximately $120,000 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.