Lazard is the world’s largest independent financial advisory firm, built over generations on a foundation of client service. Spread across 43 cities around the world, our people represent over 70 different nationalities and advise corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments, sovereign entities, and individuals in every major region.
That’s why we take a different perspective when it comes to our Financial Advisory talent – we believe we can serve our clients best with people who are analysts, strategists, relationship builders and innovators from all types of degree backgrounds. We believe that the right talent could be anywhere, so if you’d like to embrace variety and explore your career opportunities from a different perspective, we’d love to hear from you.
Industrial placement
Opportunities are available for students who are looking to complete a year in industry as part of their course, due to complete their studies in 2027. Our Industrial Placement Programme starts in late August / early September 2024 for 12 months.
Financial Advisory Industrial Placement Programme
Lazard is the world’s largest independent financial advisory firm, built over generations on a foundation of client service. This rich history and wide-ranging experience, combined with bespoke training and an ongoing commitment to development, makes it the perfect place to start and develop your career.
Our London office offers a unique and organised 12-month industrial placement experience.
As a placement student you will be assigned to a sector or product team for the duration of the 12-month programme, ensuring an experience by providing exposure to different teams, bankers, and clients. You will be involved in real work for real clients, so not only will you gain invaluable practical experience, but you will also have exposure to a network of senior finance experts who will be on hand to share their experiences with you and to offer you support and guidance.
You will be supporting our transaction teams on project work by:
- Conducting financial and statistical analysis
- Conducting company and industry sector research
- Creating client presentations and marketing materials
As part of the 12-month placement, a specially tailored training programme will be provided so that you will have a strong base of knowledge and training to build upon over the course of the placement. On-going support and other learning and development opportunities will also be available.
A Lazard Industrial Placement can lead to a full-time for the following year’s Analyst programme.
Inclusion at Lazard
Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.
Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multicultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for 175 years.
The ongoing cultivation of an inclusive culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can maximize their individual potential, as well as our collective success.
