Spring Intern Review
at Lazard
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: November 2022
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
On a daily basis we had sessions with bankers from across Lazards business lines. These sessions were supplemented by case study discussions taken by bankers regarding their previous transactions. We also had technical training sessions surrounding various financial modelling and valuation methods. Additionally we were asked to work on an extremely comprehensive group project through the three days and pitch to an associate / VP on the final day.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was fantastic. They were extremely clear and transparent about what they were looking for and how they were going to go about filling those roles. We were introduced to plenty of bankers from various product and industry lines to give us a better idea of those that had been through the process themselves.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
My technical knowledge went up tenfold. We had great sessions about how various valuation methodologies worked, the basics of building a DCF and analysing compelling cases from the industry. In addition to technical skills, the programme allowed me to enhance my interpersonal, collaboration within groups and communication presenting to large groups, making for a highly enriching experience.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was quite open and friendly while at the same time being extremely professional. Everyone around was genuinely interested in the interns' development and were ever-ready to offer their help if called on. Everyone, right from analysts to the CEO of UK Investment Banking himself were extremely approachable.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
This was easily the best spring insight event I attended. It was the perfect mix of theoretical information sessions and practical on the job experience provided while providing plenty of exposure to the firm's bankers and culture.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Lazard
5/5
Would you recommend Lazard to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lazard
If there's any bank that cares about their culture, it's Lazard and that shows what the office has shaped up to be over the years. When applying you need to be sure that their high calibre, high performance, yet open environment is the kind you thrive in, and figure out the best way of getting that across.
