Vice President - Equity Capital Markets

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.

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. We value the rich diversity that comes from blending local perspective with our global network. 
 

The Equity Capital Markets team provides conflict-free, strategic and tactical advice on equity-focused issues, equity capital-raising alternatives, and on all aspects of deal execution. Our team advises on topics including traditional IPOs, direct listings, follow-ons, PIPEs, equity-linked convertible bonds, block trades and at-the-market (ATM) offerings. 
Lazard offers an unparalleled opportunity for Vice Presidents to work as part of small deal teams on important strategic assignments, providing meaningful exposure to senior bankers and client representatives.
 

We’ll trust you to:

•    Work closely with senior bankers to deliver best-in-class advice on equity transactions
•    Manage processes across various phases from development through deal execution 
•    Prepare client presentations, meeting materials, analysis, and memoranda
•    Interact with client senior executives
•    Track market developments and transactions 
•    Provide guidance to and supervise Associates and Analysts

You’ll need to have:

•    3-5 years of experience in Equity Capital Markets, specifically in the Americas
•    Demonstrated team player attitude and leadership qualities with a strong motivation to contribute to a positive team culture
•    Ability to support, manage and empower junior bankers
•    Fluency in the use of AI tools
•    Strong client and presentation skills
•    Strong quantitative background and analytical skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to manage a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
•    Bachelor’s degree required, an MBA would be an asset
 

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 $250,000 - $275,000 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, relevant skills for the role, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. Base salary is one component of Lazard Financial Advisory’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.
 

Does this sound like you?

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