Americas
Asset Management
New York
Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms.
Our people and culture make the difference. While global in presence and reach, ours is a close, collaborative community of just over 3,000 professionals. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure and embrace of individual differences, allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.
Many of the world’s leading investors — from individuals to institutions across the globe — have entrusted Lazard Asset Management. We pride ourselves in uncovering the best investment opportunities for our clients. The purpose of our asset management business is to help our clients invest for the future — whether it’s for retirement, to grow and preserve inter-generational wealth, or to benefit the organizations that make our world smarter, healthier and more sustainable.
Lazard Asset Management is seeking a motivated individual to join the Emerging Markets Debt team as a Portfolio Analyst with a strong academic background, preferably focused in quantitative areas, such as engineering, computer science or mathematics. This position will be part of the EM Debt investment team and will work closely with Portfolio Managers and Analysts. The individual will support the group’s Risk Manager in delivering timely portfolio P&L and analytical reporting and will work closely with the Client Portfolio Manager to prepare and analyze marketing materials, including client presentations, portfolio characteristics, and market commentary.Top of FormBottom of Form
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily P&L calculation and attribution
- Maintenance of portfolio management system, which includes comprehensive analytics of all managed accounts and feeds risk systems and databases used for portfolio visualization and analysis by Portfolio Managers and Analysts
- Maintain client servicing materials including presentations and portfolio data files
- Organize and maintain fund specific commentaries (quarterly, semi-annual, annual)
- Support the continued growth of the platform by maintaining client background (notes, meeting history, etc.)
- Attend investment team meetings to understand EMD, our investment ideas and performance drivers
- Work with team members to ensure all materials are completed in a timely and accurate manner
You’ll need to have:
- 2+ years of experience in finance or a related field, or demonstrated technical aptitude with a strong interest in financial markets
- Proficiency in excel and VBA. Other programing languages are a significant plus (python, SQL)
- Experience dealing with large sets of data. Microsoft Access or other database management software is a plus
- Strong interest in financial markets and quantitative finance, especially Fixed Income
- Highly motivated and detailed-oriented, able to communicate effectively and with outstanding work ethics
What We Offer
We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions and will continue to invest in the development of your career.
We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $95,000 – $120,000 USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant’s years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, relevant skills for the role. Base salary is one component of Lazard Asset Management’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.
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Representation at Lazard
Lazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. To achieve these objectives, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. We believe that a workforce comprised of people who represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives creates a rich variety of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, solve problems creatively and make better decisions.
Lazard was built on the premise that a multicultural firm can best serve a global clientele. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respecting and appreciating individual differences. Doing so has been core to our success for over 175 years. We are committed to sustaining an environment where every colleague is supported in their professional pursuits, can maximize their individual potential and contribute to our collective success.
