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.
Over the course of 3 days, we got a well-rounded overview of the Financial Advisory business at Lazard: its history, culture and people. We got to spend one-on-one time with an Analyst at their desk, learning more about the work they do day to day. In addition to this, we took part in skills workshops run by industry experts and product teams, as well as presenting a group project to an associate within the firm.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
To help spring participants understand all areas of Lazard's financial advisory business, bankers from across both sector and product desks presented on their teams throughout the insight programme. In addition to this, we got to spend one-on-one time with an Analyst "buddy" to further understand their role within the business.
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?
During the insight programme, I was able to gain exposure to the intricacies of investment banking and develop my analytical skills through valuation training with FitchLearning. In addition, I refined vital communication and interpersonal skills through a group presentation to an associate within the firm. I have been able to further develop these skills on Lazard's Spring into Summer Programme, which supports the transition into a summer analyst role.
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?
Lazard had an open and honest environment with a real focus on meritocracy. Throughout they created a healthy learning environment where we all felt comfortable asking questions. There was a clear emphasis on learning as they invested multiple days to train us on both financial valuation and understanding advisory teams on a sector and product level.
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?
The insight programme was incredibly enjoyable. Having spent some time at larger firms, it was clear how much of an emphasis Lazard placed on learning and investing in their early careers. The intimate environment was very conducive to honest conversations.
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 not paid and had no 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
Research Lazard's culture and know what makes Lazard unique and how it differs from larger firms. Understand how financial advisory differs from bulge bracket investment banking. Apply early as they recruit on a rolling basis.
