Lazard - July 2026 - M&A Internship – Financial Institution Group (FIG) – Paris

Deadline: As soon as possible

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  • France
Paris

Overview

We are seeking an intern for our Financial Institution Group (FIG) team. The internship will start in July 2026, for a period of 6 months. This position is based in Paris.

Details

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.

We’ll trust you to:

Contribute to the development of:

  • Financial models
  • Equity analyses
  • Sector research
  • Market studies, etc.

During your internship, you will notably have the opportunity to participate in (i) the preparation of marketing presentations, (ii) execution phases, and (iii) liaising with clients and advisors involved in various transactions.

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Eligibility

Candidates should be from:


Description of Ideal Candidate

You’ll need to have:

  • Final-year student or in the second part of a gap year from a top Business School or Engineering School, or enrolled in a Master’s degree (M2) with a specialization in Corporate Finance / Financial Engineering
  • Prior experience in the financial sector (investment banking, private equity, audit, corporate finance, banking, etc.)
  • Prior experience in the FIG sector is mandatory
  • Excellent command of office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Skills in corporate finance (financial analysis, valuation, financial modelling)
  • Skills in sector and strategic analysis (market analysis, competition, etc.)
  • Knowledge of databases (Mergermarket, FactSet, Bloomberg)
  • You are fluent in French and English

Dates

Deadline: As soon as possible


Cost/funding for participants

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.

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