At a Glance
- Tasks: Support transactions and marketing efforts while conducting in-depth company and industry analysis.
- Company: Join Lazard Australia, a leading investment banking firm with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor analysts and work closely with senior advisers.
- Why this job: Make an impact in high-stakes financial transactions and grow your career in investment banking.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of M&A experience and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 83250 - 101750 $ per year.
Lazard Australia is seeking to recruit an experienced Associate (3-plus years of direct investment banking experience) to join our Melbourne or Sydney office.
Role and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day support of transaction and marketing efforts and conducting company and industry analysis on new transaction opportunities.
- Research, analyse, sensitise and adapt both internal and client-facing financial and statistical analysis/models.
- Be responsible for assisting in the preparation and production of presentations and marketing materials for clients and prospective clients, in consultation with other team members.
- Work closely with senior corporate advisers, assisting them with various reports and analyses.
- Handle execution and process matters flawlessly, assisting in due diligence efforts as appropriate, understand client objectives and recommend potential solutions.
- Provide mentoring and supervision for analysts.
Requirements
- The successful candidate should have outstanding academic graduate or post-graduate results and will have significant M&A experience (3-plus years) within an investment bank or corporate advisory firm.
- Demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills with an ability to build financial models with ease.
- Robust understanding of the accounting principles that underlie typical financial analyses used in corporate advisory (particularly valuations).
- Self-motivated, with demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests in a high pressure environment.
- 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 verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Strong appreciation of global capital markets and cross-border M&A activities.
- Must maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct, adhere to legal and regulatory requirements of the investment banking environment, and follow Lazard Australia's policies and procedures.
Investment Banking Associate employer: Lazard Australia Pty
Lazard Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Melbourne or Sydney, where you can thrive alongside industry leaders in investment banking. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from mentorship opportunities and collaborative projects that enhance their skills and career trajectory. The company fosters a culture of excellence and integrity, ensuring that every team member is valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully to client success.
