Analyst - Consumer, Retail & Leisure

Lazard 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 diversity, equity, inclusion, 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. Lazard is seeking an Experienced Analyst (a minimum of 10 months to 1 year of investment banking experience at the Analyst level) to join the Consumer and Retail team as an integral member of a focused group who will receive meaningful exposure to both senior bankers and client executives alike. Consumer and Retail Analysts work on a variety of strategic transactions for leading and emerging food and beverage, home and personal care, and retail and e-commerce companies. The Consumer and Retail group is based in the New York office and leads the coverage and execution of transactions for consumer and retail companies across the U.S and globally. Lazard is differentiated among the leading investment banks in our history of investing in employees and developing them into successful senior bankers, with all of the Consumer and Retail group's Managing Directors beginning their careers as either Analysts or Associates at Lazard. We'll trust you to: Build and run comprehensive financial models and conduct a wide range of financial analyses Effectively analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information Perform company and industry research Assist in the preparation of client presentations and marketing materials Interact with senior bankers and clients You'll need to have: One year of relevant investment banking experience with significant exposure to M&A, preferably in Consumer & Retail investment banking Strong analytical skills with extensive training in the building of presentation materials and financial modelling Meticulous attention to detail and outstanding standards of accuracy High level of responsiveness with a strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining top quality work products A team player mindset with an ability to work seamlessly as part of a close-knit team Stella r interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with both deal teams and external clients Strong ability to multi-task and manage concurrent projects and deliverables Proven academic excellence and high degree of intellectual curiosity

Lazard 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 diversity, equity, inclusion, 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.