About the role#
This is a full-time Summer Associate position for the Summer 2027 term. You will join small client teams to provide financial advice and support on high-stakes transactions. The role involves working across different M&A industry groups or Restructuring, with one major and one minor concentration. You will start with a week-long training program in New York and receive formal mentorship throughout the internship.
What you'll do#
- Advise on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate restructuring.
- Assist with special committee assignments, takeover defenses, strategic partnerships, and joint ventures.
- Provide guidance on capital structure.
- Conduct financial analysis and complex modeling.
- Prepare client presentations and materials.
- Interact directly with clients.
- Participate in networking events and engage with the firm's leadership team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an MBA or JD program, with graduation expected within two years.
- 2-3 years of prior work experience.
- A strong quantitative and analytical background.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Top academic performance.
- Demonstrated motivation, creativity, maturity, and poise.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: The base salary for this role is approximately $185,000 USD.
About Lazard
Lazard is a financial advisory and asset management firm founded in 1848. It provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, restructuring, and geopolitics. The firm serves institutions, corporations, governments, and individuals across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. It is a public company based in New York with over 5,000 employees.
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