Lazard Info Session - Investment Banking Internship (Juniors Only)
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Join Tulane alums Lauren Miller and David Willis to learn about an opportunity with one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms.
Please note the program is open to rising juniors, class of 2027 only.
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About Lazard Asset Management (“LAM”): The purpose of our asset management business is to help our clients invest for the future — whether for retirement, to grow and preserve intergenerational wealth, or to benefit the organizations that make our world smarter, healthier and more sustainable.
Our Sales teams engage investors to identify investment needs and explore ways in which LAM is positioned to meet those needs. There are several departments within Sales including: Private Clients, Financial Institutions, and Institutional Clients.
Our hands on, 10-week internship is designed as a Summer Associate program between interns’ junior and senior year, who are interested in pursuing a career in Sales. You’ll learn how our Institutional Client Group work clients through products, advice and service. In addition to role-specific training, you'll receive mentorship, engage in networking and volunteer opportunities, and benefit from groups focused on the development of future leaders. The summer internship concludes with a final capstone project in which interns present an sales pitch or a white paper on an industry topic.
We’ll trust you to:
- Work with Institutional Client Group sales reps and associates to understand LAM’s diverse client base and strategic products sold within a channel
- Research trends within the industry to drive sales channel business
- Prioritize potential prospects list based on firm strengths and client needs
- Work with Institutional Client Group associates to complete client requests
- Use internal and external research tools to conduct analyses to deepening client relationships
- Update presentations for portfolio managers and sales representatives
- Conduct competitive analysis based on qualitative and quantitative metrics
We are looking for undergrads with demonstrated interest in investment management, & passion for sales & relationship management.
You’ll need to have:
- Consistent academic achievement
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment
- Passion for markets and investing
- Exceptional organization and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
- Intermediate use of Excel and PowerPoint preferred
