Lazard Australia is seeking to recruit an experienced Associate (3-plus years of direct investment banking experience) to join our Melbourne or Sydney office. Role and Responsibilities Responsible for the day-to-day support of transaction and marketing efforts and conducting company and industry analysis on new transaction opportunities. The candidate will: Research, analyse, sensitise and adapt both internal and client-facing financial and statistical analysis/models; Be responsible for assisting in the preparation and production of presentations and marketing materials for clients and prospective clients, in consultation with other team members; Work closely with senior corporate advisers, assisting them with various reports and analyses; Handle execution and process matters flawlessly, assisting in due diligence efforts as appropriate, understand client objectives and recommend potential solutions; Provide mentoring and supervision for analysts. Requirements The successful candidate should have outstanding academic graduate or post-graduate results and will have significant M&A; experience (3-plus years)



within an investment bank or corporate advisory firm. Demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills with an ability to build financial models with ease; Robust understanding of the accounting principles that underlie typical financial analyses used in corporate advisory (particularly valuations); Self-motivated, with demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests in a high pressure environment; 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 verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work to tight deadlines; Strong appreciation of global capital markets and cross-border M&A; activities; Must maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct, adhere to legal and regulatory requirements of the investment banking setting, and follow Lazard Australia's policies and procedures.

📌 Global M&A Associate: Strategy (Melbourne)
🏢 Lazard Australia Pty
📍 Melbourne