2027 Full Time Analyst - Growth Capital Advisory

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. 

The Growth Capital Advisory group is a global team that focuses on advising some of the most exciting companies across the United States and Europe at the forefront of technological innovation in their respective industries on their strategic financing requirements from late-stage venture to pre-IPO. The team has raised over $9bn for their clients in the last 3 years across a multitude of stages and sectors. Lazard is seeking to recruit an Analyst to join the Growth Capital Advisory team in Austin, Texas.

We’ll trust you to:

• Build and execute financial models, valuation analyses, and cap table / waterfall analyses that inform pricing and transaction structure
• Support the preparation of client presentations, investor materials, and other marketing materials
• Track and synthesize trends across the private markets ecosystem, including capital raises, M&A activity, sector momentum, and evolving investor appetite
• Help develop and maintain relationships with leading growth-stage investors and identify the most relevant capital partners for each process
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate internal research, data-processing, and internal workstreams
• Work directly alongside senior bankers, founders, and institutional investors throughout live processes

You’ll need to have:

• Current enrollment at a U.S. university with an expected graduation date in Spring 2027
• Excellent academic credentials; Minimum 3.6 GPA
• Investment banking or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong analytical skills with extensive training in the building of presentation materials and financial modelling and accountancy – e.g. 3 statement models, valuation methodologies, etc.
• A passion for technology with an entrepreneurial mindset and high degree of intellectual curiosity
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy 
• High level of responsiveness with a strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining a high-quality work product
• A team player mindset; ability to work as part of a close-knit team 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate both to deal teams and external clients
• Strong ability to multi-task 
• An ability to utilize AI tools and interest in how they can be used to improve the efficiency of the team
   

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 for this role to be approximately $120,000 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, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  

Representation at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. To achieve these objectives, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. We believe that a workforce comprised of people who represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives creates a rich variety of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, solve problems creatively and make better decisions.

Lazard was built on the premise that a multicultural firm can best serve a global clientele. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respecting and appreciating individual differences. Doing so has been core to our success for over 175 years. We are committed to sustaining an environment where every colleague is supported in their professional pursuits, can maximize their individual potential and contribute to our collective success.