Experienced Investment Banking Analyst - Milan Milano

Experienced Investment Banking Analyst - Milan
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Lazard is seeking to recruit an Analyst (1-2 years of investment banking or relevant experience) to join the Generalist Team in Milan.

The individual will report to senior bankers on a variety of assignments.

**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.

- Research, analyse, sensitise and adapt both internal and client-facing financial and statistical analysis/ models, being responsible for the accuracy of numerical work produced by junior bankers before delivering the final product to senior bankers;

- 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 bankers, 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;

- Develop their profile across Lazard groups and regions; contributing to firm-wide initiatives including recruiting, training and professional development.

**Requirements**:

- 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 advisory (particularly valuation);

- Outstanding financial understanding that can be readily translated into modelling that is used for both marketing and execution purposes;

- Self-motivated, with demonstrable 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 deliver requested materials to senior bankers in a timely manner;

- Must maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct, adhere to legal and regulatory requirements of the banking environment, and follow Lazard policies and procedures.