Company Overview

Founded in 1848 as a dry goods company in New Orleans, Lazard operates in areas including securities origination, sales and trading, research, and investment banking. In addition, about 40 percent of its revenue comes from asset management operations. Its reputation in M&A and corporate restructuring advisory is the bank’s biggest strength. Lazard is known for having an entrepreneurial, nonhierarchical culture. In other words, if you need to be managed to be at your best, or you want a clear career path, there are other places that might be a better fit for you.