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JUNIOR ASSOCIATE – FINANCIAL ADVISORY – GLOBAL HEALTHCARE GROUP (LONDON)

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 inclusion, diversity, equity 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.

Through our financial advisory business, Lazard advises clients around the world on strategic and financial matters including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, capital structure and capital raising. Our client relationships are built on trust and discretion. As the world’s largest advisory-focused firm, we have exceptional depth of expertise across industry sectors and geographies. We value the rich diversity that comes from blending local perspective with our global network.

The Lazard Global Healthcare Group is made up of c. 85 specialist healthcare bankers anchored in the London, New York, Paris and San Francisco offices, assisted by local bankers in all other major global financial centres. As part of this global group, the European Healthcare team in London represents ~20 specialist healthcare bankers that cover companies from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech and healthcare services sectors, as well as private equity and venture capital firms. We are involved in strategic dialogue with these clients on a daily basis, offering critical independent advice to boards and senior management across strategic and financial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and capital raises.

Junior Associate – Global Healthcare Group (London)

Overview:

The Junior Associate will assist senior bankers in the preparation of presentations and other materials, as well as providing day to day project execution and marketing support. The successful candidate will perform financial analyses and assist in transaction activities, and is expected to maximise the opportunities to learn from and obtain knowledge from more experienced colleagues within the department:

We’ll trust you to:

• Demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills;
• Develop, analyse, sensitise and adapt both internal and client-prepared financial analyses and models;
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and marketing materials for Healthcare clients and prospective clients in consultation with senior team members;
• Develop new ideas for the creation of new business;
• Assist with the execution of Healthcare M&A transactions in a flawless and efficient manner;
• Create productive relationships with clients and advisors;
• Assist Managing Directors and other senior bankers with tasks on an ad-hoc basis;
• Manage own work and that of junior colleagues effectively; take responsibility for accuracy; quality check finished products with regards to content, consistency and grammar;
• Day to day management, supervision and development of Analysts. Responsible for the delegation of work to juniors and active supervision of analyses and presentations produced;
• Promote effective communication, and demonstrate the ability to turn ideas into concise and comprehensive presentations;
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives including recruiting, training, professional development and other activities.

You’ll need to have:

• Previous employment as a Financial Analyst or Associate at a reputable financial services firm such as an investment bank, ‘Big Four’ financial services firm or other similar financial services providers;
• Experience that demonstrates strong M&A execution support abilities;
• Preferably a healthcare or scientific background or been part of a healthcare team for 2 years;
• Outstanding analytical skills to support extensive analyses;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Self-motivated and resilient with demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests;
• Ability to take initiative and operate independently;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to maintain relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels;
• Awareness of the regulatory environment;
• Must maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct, adhere to legal and regulatory requirements of the banking environment;
• Minimum 2.1 university degree classification (or equivalent if studied outside the UK) is required.

What’s in it for you?

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees. Our goal is to support and enable our people to balance their commitments to career, family and community.
We believe in an employee experience that is a highly individualized. We listen to what our people need and want, and create programs and initiatives designed to inform, include, and connect. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that will continue to invest in your career and development.

Does this sound like you?

Apply! We’ll get in touch on the next steps.

Diversity and 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 multi-cultural 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 several decades. The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth.
We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (known as "Protected Characteristics" – can bring their whole selves to work to maximise their individual potential and our collective success.

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