Americas
Asset Management
New York
Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms.
Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives — they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts 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.
The Global Business Development (GBD) Team drives business development efforts by managing questionnaires Lazard receives from clients, prospects, or consultants pertaining to the firm or its strategies. The team maintains and leverages a centralized language database, Qvidian, to complete RFPs, DDQs, and other questionnaires. They will collaborate closely with portfolio management teams, subject-matter experts, and other groups within the firm to produce timely and accurate proposals in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
We'll trust you to:
- Partner closely with global Portfolio Management teams and Relationship Managers to complete RFIs/RFPs and DDQs for the firm’s strategies
- Efficiently manage multiple RFP assignments simultaneously
- Act as a specialist on the GBD team with assigned strategies and work closely with portfolio management teams to master all aspects of the products’ features
- Partner with our dedicated database administrators to maintain and update relevant language and data in our external and internal library systems
You’ll need to have:
- Knowledge of equities, fixed income or alternatives, as well as a solid understanding of ESG topics
- A partnership-focused outlook to effectively build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders, such as Portfolio Management, Risk, Trading, Legal and Compliance, Operations and HR teams
- Strong written communication, organizational, and project management skills
- The ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines across regions and time zones
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Knowledge of internal response repository software is a plus
- A collegial, collaborative, and action-oriented approach
- Experience with Agile is a preference
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 80,000-100,000 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, 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.
Inclusion at Lazard
Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.
Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multicultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for 175 years.
The ongoing cultivation of an inclusive culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can maximize their individual potential, as well as our collective success.
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