.Region: EMEABusiness Unit: Financial AdvisoryLocation: MadridJob DescriptionLazard is one of the world's leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives — they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts 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.Lazard Madrid was established in 1999, solidifying Lazard's franchise as a preeminent financial advisor to blue-chip companies in Spain. Today, the firm is at the forefront of the Spanish economy. Our team is comprised of 20 professionals and is a leading financial advisor to major corporations, families, and financial institutions.In Spain, our Vice Presidents' work spans multiple sectors/industries as generalists while offering the possibility to develop coverage expertise on a variety of sectors/products over time. Vice Presidents play a key role in the origination and execution of Mergers & Acquisitions, Restructuring, ECM, and Debt Advisory deals for Spain and European-based clients.You will have the opportunity to gain exposure and responsibility since day one. We'll trust you to:Perform financial analyses and create modelsPrepare and create client presentations and marketing materialsInteract with client senior executivesManage deal processesProvide guidance to and supervise Associates and AnalystsYou'll need to have:At least 6 years of Investment Banking experience and/or Private Equity, Big4 Transaction Services, and Strategic Consulting.Experience in Investment Banking is a pre-requisite.Demonstrated leadership skills and a team player approach with a strong motivation to contribute to a positive team culture.Top performance with comfort operating in an unstructured environment which values initiative, creativity, maturity, and poise.Ability to support, manage, and empower junior bankers.Strong client and presentation skills.Strong quantitative background and analytical skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously.What we offerWe strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits
