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;
• Solid 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 environment, and follow Lazard Australia's policies and procedures.

📌 Investment Banking Associate (Melbourne)
🏢 Lazard Australia
📍 Melbourne