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Job Description
About Lazard:
Lazard is a global leader in financial advisory and asset management. With over 3,000 employees, they foster a tight-knit community that encourages learning and growth. Lazard prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship, believing they are essential for a positive employee experience. Their entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow for innovative ideas and career advancement.
Lazard Asset Management (LAM) manages assets for a wide range of investors, from individuals to global institutions. They strive to find the best investment opportunities for their clients, helping them achieve their financial goals, whether it’s retirement planning, wealth preservation, or supporting impactful organizations.
Job Description:
Emerging Markets Debt Summer Internship
The Emerging Markets Debt team at Lazard Asset Management is seeking a highly motivated and academically accomplished student to join them as an intern for the summer of 2025. This internship provides a valuable opportunity for students interested in emerging markets fixed income to gain real-world experience and contribute to a collaborative, experienced team.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in developing and implementing risk management strategies for emerging market fixed income portfolios.
• Conduct quantitative analysis and research to support risk assessment and decision-making processes.
• Contribute to P&L attributions for the EM Debt team.
• Collaborate with team members to identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management.
Qualifications:
• Strong academic performance with a major in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or another technical field.
• Proficiency in coding (Python, R, VBA, or similar languages) is essential, along with familiarity with data analysis and quantitative modeling.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in financial markets, particularly emerging market fixed income, and understanding of bonds and derivatives valuations.
• Research assistant experience is beneficial.
Compensation:
Pro-rated base annual salary of $90,000
