Associate - Business Services London

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Lazard Full time

Region- EMEA- Business Unit- Financial Advisory- Location- London- Job DescriptionLazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. **Our people make the difference**. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that inclusion, diversity, equity and allyship are not just business imperatives
- they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts 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.

**Investment Banking Business Services Associate - London**

Lazard is seeking to recruit a mid level Associate to join the Business Services Team in London. The Associate will report into senior bankers on each transaction. You will be responsible for the day to day support of transaction and marketing efforts and conducting company and industry analysis on new transaction opportunities. The Associate will play a central role on transactions and client interactions, as well as contribute to the team’s collegiate culture, with a focus on talent development and collaboration.

**We’ll trust you to**:

- Demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills; build financial models with ease;
- Research, analyse, sensitise and adapt both internal and client-prepared financial and statistical analysis/ models. Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data;
- Responsible for assisting in the preparation and production of presentations and marketing materials for clients and prospective clients in consultation with team members. Assist with the execution of transactions;
- Use own knowledge and judgement to add information to presentations where appropriate. Assist in due diligence efforts;
- Identify issues arising and offer potential solutions. Create productive relationships with clients and advisors;
- Quality check finished products with regards to content, consistency and grammar. Responsible for the accuracy of numerical work produced by junior bankers before delivering the final product to senior bankers;
- Day to day management, supervision and development of Analysts. Responsible for the delegation of work to juniors and active supervision of information reported back to Associates; Act as a role model for Analysts;
- Assist MD’s, Ds and other senior bankers on an ad hoc basis as needed with various reports and analyses;
- Communicate effectively and appropriately; turn ideas into concise and comprehensive presentations;
- Independently develop sound and logical views; understand both big picture and minutiae;

**You’ll need to have**
- Significant M&A transaction experience
- Solid understanding of financial modelling and processes that support the M&A approach - e.g. valuations, company overviews
- Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to support extensive modelling within excel to underpin analysis and conclusions presented;
- Strong knowledge of finance and accounting practices
- Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; continuous development of strong technical and modelling skills;
- Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests;
- Ability to take initiative and function independently, balanced with strong team skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to maintain relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels. Strong written skills;
- Delivery of requested materials to senior bankers in a timely manner;
- Demonstrate awareness of the regulatory environment;
- High standards of professional and ethical conduct, adhere to legal and regulatory requirements of the banking environment
- Minimum 2.1 university degree classification (or equivalent if studied outside the UK);

**What’s in it for you?**

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees. Our goal is to support and enable our people to balance their commitments to career, family, and community.

We believe in an employee experience that is a highly individualized. We listen to what our people need and want, and create programs and initiatives designed to inform, include, and connect. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that will continue to invest in your career and development.

**Does this sound like you?**

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