New York
Asset Management
Spring Internship
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 their money with Lazard Asset Management (“LAM”). 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 organizations that make our world smarter, healthier, and more sustainable.
The Emerging Markets Debt team manages $9.3 billion in assets under management. The team is seeking a highly motivated and academically accomplished undergraduate senior who will graduate in December 2024 or May 2025 to join the team. This position is for a full-time role, starting summer 2025, however the student must be able to work, in-person, one day per week starting January 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for students who possess strong analytical skills, are interested in emerging markets fixed income, and are eager to apply their technical knowledge in a real-world setting and contribute to an experienced, collaborative team’s efforts.
You’ll need to have:
- Strong academic performance.
- Strong technical skills
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts to stakeholders.
- The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being capable of working independently on assigned tasks.
- A demonstrated interest in financial markets, particularly in emerging market fixed income.
- Knowledge of languages other than English is a plus.
We’ll trust you to:
- Work directly with senior research analysts on bottom-up analysis in both USD and locally denominated debt for EM countries.
- Conduct quantitative analysis and research to support decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with team members.
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to PMs and senior team members.
This opportunity is open to candidates who will graduate between December 2024 and May 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until December 5, 2024.
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.
Compensation: Pro-rated base annual salary of $90,000
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