Job Description
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.
We are looking for an Investor Relations Analyst. You will play a critical role in supporting Lazard's engagement with the investment community by helping to develop and communicate a clear, consistent narrative around the firm's financial performance, strategy, and long-term value creation. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Investor Relations, the Analyst will sit at the intersection of financial analysis, capital markets, and strategic communications.
The Analyst will partner closely with senior management, finance, and business leadership to support earnings, investor engagement, and market positioning. The role offers significant exposure to senior decision-makers and to the external constituencies that shape Lazard's market perception, including institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and proxy advisors, as well as involvement in shareholder engagement and governance-related initiatives.
The Investor Relations Analyst's role will vary day-to-day and evolve as new projects commence. Generally, the analyst will assist in:
Earnings & External Communications
- Preparing quarterly earnings materials, including investor presentations, CFO/CEO talking points, and Q&A
- Developing clear, consistent messaging across earnings materials, investors meetings and conferences and broader external communications
- Translating complex financial and strategic topics into clear, concise narratives for senior management and external audiences
Market Intelligence & Positioning
- Monitoring sell-side research to identify market trends, perception shifts, and insights on Lazard's performance; synthesizing and communicating findings to senior management
- Tracking peer performance, valuation, and messaging to inform Lazard's positioning
- Analyzing shareholder ownership including 13F filings to monitor investor base and identify target opportunities
Investor Engagement
- Supporting coordination of investor meetings, conferences, and non-deal roadshows
- Preparing briefing materials for the Head of Strategy & Investor Relations and senior management ahead of investor interactions, including investor profiles, key themes, and anticipated questions
Successful Candidates Will Need
- 2 or more years of experience in equity research, investment banking, asset management, or investor relations
- Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation, and capital markets
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex topics into clear messaging
- High attention to detail with strong project management capabilities
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required; familiarity with S&P Capital IQ (including Cap Access) and CRM platforms preferred
- Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and to work effectively with executive management
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
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 $85,000-$100,000 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, and relevant skills for the role. Base salary is one component of Lazard’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.
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.
