EMEA
Financial Advisory
London
European Energy & Renewables Junior Associate – London
Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms.
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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.
European Energy & Renewables Junior Associate – London
Lazard is seeking to recruit a Junior Associate to join the Energy & Renewables team in London. The Associate will report into senior bankers on each transaction. You will be responsible for the day-to-day support of transaction and marketing efforts and conducting company and industry analysis on new transaction opportunities. The Associate will play a central role on transactions and client interactions, as well as contribute to the team’s collegiate culture, with a focus on talent development and collaboration. Lazard’s energy & renewables franchise has a strong focus on large cap clients across this function as well as traditional utilities and can count as clients some of the leading European listed companies in these sectors. As such working in the team will give a client and execution heavy experience that is second to none.
We’ll trust you to:
Be responsible for the day-to-day support of transaction and marketing efforts and conduct company and industry analysis on new transaction opportunities;
- Research, analyse, sensitise and adapt both internal and client-prepared financial and statistical analysis/ models. Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data.
- Be responsible for assisting in the preparation and producing of presentations and marketing materials for clients and prospective clients in consultation with team members. Assist with the execution of M&A transactions;
- Use your own knowledge and judgement to add information to presentations where appropriate. Assist in due diligence efforts;
- Identify issues arising and offer potential solutions. Create productive relationships with clients and advisors;
- Quality check finished products with regards to content, consistency and grammar. Responsible for the accuracy of numerical work produced by junior bankers before delivering the final product to senior bankers;
- Have day to day management, supervision and development of Analysts. Responsible for the delegation of work to juniors and active supervision of information reported back to Associates. Act as a role model for Analysts;
- Assist senior bankers on an ad hoc basis as needed with various reports and analysis
You’ll need to have:
- Gained significant M&A transaction experience within an investment banking environment. Previous M&A transaction experience in one or more of the following: Energy & Renewables, Oil & Gas, Power, Utilities / Infrastructure is preferred.
- Solid understanding of financial modelling and processes that support Mergers and Acquisitions approach – e.g. valuations, company overviews;
- Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to support extensive modelling within excel presentation preparations;
- Strong knowledge of finance and accounting practices to support M&A activity;
- Previous experience in cross-border M&A and conducting financial and strategic analysis;
- Minimum 2.1 university degree classification (or equivalent if studied outside the UK);
- Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. Continue to develop strong technical and modelling skills;
- Self-motivation with the demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests;
- The ability to take initiative and function independently, balanced with strong team skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to maintain relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels. Strong written skills;
- The experience of delivering requested materials to senior bankers in a timely manner;
- Demonstrated awareness of the regulatory environment;
- The high standards of professional and ethical conduct, adhere to legal and regulatory requirements of the banking environment
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.
Does this sound like you?
Apply! We’ll get in touch on the next steps.
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 socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can maximize their individual potential and our collective success.
