You need a strong passion for innovative thinking and problem-solving. Your existing skills and perspective are key to thriving in this role, regardless of your academic background.

You will conduct financial analysis, perform company and industry research, and create client presentations and marketing materials.

Banking & Finance

United Kingdom

London

Health Plans (Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision and Telemedicine)

Corporate Gym Discounts

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plans and Firm Matching Contributions

Financial Wellness Programs

Large

Lazard is a global financial advisory and asset management firm. The company offers a wide range of services, including mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, capital markets, and asset management solutions. Their ultimate mission is to provide strategic and innovative financial advice to clients, helping them navigate complex transactions, optimise their capital structure, and achieve their long-term objectives. Lazard's purpose is to deliver exceptional value to their clients by leveraging their expertise, industry insights, and global network. They aim to be a trusted partner, offering tailored and unbiased financial solutions that drive sustainable growth, enhance shareholder value, and contribute to the success of their clients in the ever-changing landscape of finance and investments.

Finance

Lazard

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 ProgrammeOpportunities 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 2025 for 12 months.Financial Advisory Industrial Placement ProgrammeLazard 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:<ul><li>conducting financial and statistical analysis</li><li>conducting company and industry sector research</li><li>creating client presentations and marketing materials</li></ul>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.Whatever subject you’re reading, all you need right now is a passion and flair for thinking differently and deeply about the challenge in front of you.Whether you realize it or not, you’ve already got the skills we’re looking for.Inclusion at LazardLazard 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.

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 ProgrammeOpportunities 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 2025 for 12 months.Financial Advisory Industrial Placement ProgrammeLazard 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 analysisconducting company and industry sector researchcreating client presentations and marketing materialsAs 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.Whatever subject you’re reading, all you need right now is a passion and flair for thinking differently and deeply about the challenge in front of you.Whether you realize it or not, you’ve already got the skills we’re looking for.Inclusion at LazardLazard 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.

2025-2026 London Financial Advisory Industrial Placement

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