AI Product Manager

Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people and culture make the difference. While global in presence and reach, ours is a close, collaborative community of just over 3,000 professionals. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure and embrace of individual differences, allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.

AI is the central pillar of Lazard’s 2030 Growth Strategy. Our ambition is to become the leading AI-enabled independent Financial Services firm. This is to say we are interested in AI beyond the scope of operational efficiency. We see AI and Contextual Alpha as two primary factors underpinning our future success and better outcomes for our clients.

We are looking for a Product Manager to define and deliver AI-enabled products that advance the firm’s advisory and asset management businesses. This role will focus on applying AI selectively and responsibly to complex, high value problems, with a strong emphasis on quality, governance, and long term client impact.

We’ll trust you to

• Own and drive the product vision and roadmap for AI‑enabled capabilities in support of Lazard’s advisory and asset management platforms.  This will include a backlog of requested capabilities, level of effort analysis to complete efforts and a prioritization matrix. 
• Identify and evaluate AI use cases where technology can enhance insight generation, decision support, operational efficiency, or client service 
• Balance innovation with prudence, ensuring initiatives align with firm strategy, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations 
• Maintain appropriate usage metrics for adoption inclusive of spend financials to maintain appropriate value metrics. 
• Translate complex business needs into clear product requirements and prioritize delivery based on impact and feasibility 
• Partner closely with AI, Data and other technology teams to guide model development, integration, and deployment 
• Oversee the full product lifecycle, from concept and proof‑of‑value through production launch and continuous enhancement 
• Serve as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across the firm, providing clear communication on objectives, progress, and tradeoffs 
• Synthesize technical and quantitative concepts into well‑reasoned recommendations for executive audiences 
   

You’ll need to have

• Eight or more years’ experience in a technical product management role, meaning you were business-facing but technical enough to solution and partner with engineering teams to deploy product 
• Direct experience working with AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics–driven solutions in a highly regulated environment (financial services strongly preferred)
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for the art of the possible balanced with grounded rigor 
• Tried and tested successful methodologies that ensure timely, consistent, and prioritized deliverables 
• Ability to build consensus, navigate complex internal dynamics, and drive collegial collaboration
• Outstanding ability to communicate value, progress, and business impact
• Prior experience working closely with investment professionals, bankers, or senior advisory teams strongly preferred 
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in data science, engineering, quantitative field

What we offer

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $180,000 - $225,000 USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant’s years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and relevant skills for the role. Base salary is one component of Lazard’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.

Representation at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. To achieve these objectives, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. We believe that a workforce comprised of people who represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives creates a rich variety of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, solve problems creatively and make better decisions.

Lazard was built on the premise that a multicultural firm can best serve a global clientele. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respecting and appreciating individual differences. Doing so has been core to our success for over 175 years. We are committed to sustaining an environment where every colleague is supported in their professional pursuits, can maximize their individual potential and contribute to our collective success.

 
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