Senior Associate - Technology

About the role

Lazard is seeking an experienced Associate to join the group’s very active New York practice. The Technology Investment Banking Group has a significant presence across all major technology sub-sectors. The role involves direct financial analyses, preparing and reviewing models, leading the creation of client presentations and marketing materials, managing deal processes, and supporting junior bankers.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial analyses and review model
• Lead preparation and creation of client presentations and marketing materials
• Build relationships and engage directly with senior client executives, sponsors and other transaction counterparties
• Manage deal processes, including execution of M&A, capital raising and other advisory transactions – overseeing due diligence, document preparation and coordination with clients and other stakeholders
• Demonstrate sound judgment and proactively identify, solve and escalate issues before they become execution risks
• Coach, develop and oversee Analysts and Junior Associates while fostering a collaborative team environment

Requirements

• A minimum of 4-6 years of investment banking experience (M&A experience strongly preferred)
• A demonstrated team player attitude and leadership qualities with a strong motivation to contribute to a positive team culture
• Strong quantitative background and analytical skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong client and presentation skills
• Significant experience in both buyside and sellside transactions in the corporate and sponsor arenas
• Meaningful exposure to the Technology sector

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, an MBA and/or JD would be an asset

Skills

• Fluency in the use of AI tools and prompt engineering
• Top academic performance with comfort operating in an unstructured environment which values initiative, creativity and maturity

Benefits

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. We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $225,000 - $275,000 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. Base salary is one component of Lazard Financial Advisory’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.