2027 Q2 or Q3 – M&A Internship – Zurich

Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people and culture make the difference. While global in presence and reach, ours is a close, collaborative community of just over 3,000 professionals. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure and embrace of individual differences, allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives 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.

During your internship, you will experience the Analyst role by being an integral part of a dynamic team of talented professionals and gain a better understanding of the nature and culture of our firm.

From day one, you will be working with senior bankers and clients on complex and transformational financial transactions.  

We’ll trust you to:

• Perform financial analyses
• Support valuation analyses
• Prepare client presentations
• Assist in marketing efforts

• Conduct research

   

You’ll need to have:

• An excellent academic performance in your undergraduate (second half) or graduate studies
• Studies in business economics, mathematics, science or a comparable program
• (Sound) knowledge of Corporate Finance
• An intellectual curiosity
• Commercial and creative talent
• An analytical, original and conceptual thinking, a strong commitment, a high self-motivation and the ability and desire to work as part of a team
• A mature and self-confident appearance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An English fluency as well as fluent in German on a conversational level

What we offer:

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.

You will have the opportunity to work on projects across various industries and be involved in numerous tasks. You will be highly visible, which affords you the opportunity to show what you can do. We will challenge you to be your best because we view you as a future leader of the firm. At Lazard, the individual matters.

Does this sound like you?

Apply now for a 10-12-week internship starting in April or July 2027!  We’ll get in touch on the next steps.

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