About the role#
As a Summer Analyst in the New York Capital Solutions group, you will support corporate and sponsor clients with capital raising efforts. This includes private market debt syndication and public market debt financing. You will evaluate capital alternatives, run financing processes, and execute transactions that align with client liquidity and balance-sheet objectives. You will work within small deal teams, providing exposure to senior bankers and client representatives.
What you'll do#
- Participate in a week-long comprehensive training program in New York.
- Work closely with groups across the firm to gain exposure to various industries and transaction types.
- Assist with high profile and cross-border M&A and divestiture transactions.
- Support projects involving activism, takeover defense, and special committee assignments.
- Gain experience in restructuring, financing, and refinancing transactions.
- Provide advice on capital structures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at a US university pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
- Expected graduation date in December 2028 or May/June 2029.
- Top academic performance.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Preferred majors include Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Term: Summer 2028.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full time, paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Lazard
Lazard is a financial advisory and asset management firm founded in 1848. It provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, restructuring, and geopolitics. The firm serves institutions, corporations, governments, and individuals across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. It is a public company based in New York with over 5,000 employees.
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