Vice President - Industrials - Chemicals

About the role

Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms, with a close, collaborative community of over 3,000 professionals. The firm’s entrepreneurial culture, flat structure, and embrace of individual differences foster creative ideas and unique perspectives, driving both business success and career growth.

The Chemicals team within Lazard’s Industrials group serves as a trusted strategic advisor to chemical companies across specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, performance materials, coatings, adhesives, industrial gases, and related subsectors. The team advises on transformative mergers, cross-border acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and activist defense, leveraging Lazard’s global network and sector expertise.

Vice Presidents play a central role in deal execution and client engagement, working alongside Managing Directors to lead mandates while developing and mentoring junior team members in a highly dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Interact with client senior executives
• Lead transaction execution
• Provide guidance to and supervise Associates and Analysts
• Navigate and coach complex financial analyses
• Generate content and manage completion of client materials

Requirements

• At least 3+ years of investment banking experience (M&A experience strongly preferred)
• Meaningful exposure to and genuine interest in the Chemicals sector or broader Industrials coverage
• Strong client and presentation skills
• Strong quantitative background and analytical/technical skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated team player attitude and leadership qualities with strong motivation to contribute to a positive team culture
• Top academic performance with comfort operating in an entrepreneurial environment that values initiative, creativity, and maturity
• Ability to support, manage, and empower junior bankers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree required

Benefits

Lazard offers comprehensive, competitive benefits designed to enhance the total health and well-being of employees, supporting balance between career, family, and community. The firm invests in the development of your career and values your unique talents and passions.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is approximately $250,000 - $275,000 USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, education, certifications, skills, and location. Base salary is one component of Lazard Financial Advisory’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.