Associate - Restructuring & Liability Management

Job Description Lazard is a leading financial advisory and asset management firm with a close, collaborative community of about 3,000 professionals. We value continuous knowledge sharing, skill development, and relationship building, and foster an entrepreneurial culture that embraces individual differences. The Restructuring & Liability Management group seeks an Associate to support teams dealing with financial distress, advising creditors, investors, and companies in bankruptcy or reorganization. This role is available in Chicago or New York. We’ll Trust You To Oversee development of financial models and analyses to evaluate transactions and other strategic decisions Prepare and create client presentations and meeting materials Interact with senior bankers and clients Mentor and train junior analysts, providing guidance on financial modeling, research, and best practices in investment banking Assist in deal execution and new business development You’ll Need To Have 2-4 years of experience from an investment bank (preferably in restructuring, liability management, or leveraged finance), or 3+ years of restructuring experience at a turnaround advisory firm, as a restructuring attorney, or as a credit investor Top performance with comfort operating in an unstructured environment that values initiative, creativity, maturity, and poise Strong quantitative background and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, FactSet, and Bloomberg Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated leadership skills and motivation to work as a team player and contribute to a positive team culture What We Offer We strive to enhance the total health and well‑being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. We offer a highly individualized employee experience that balances career, family, and community commitments. The base salary range for this role is approximately $185,000 - $250,000 USD, supplemented by incentive compensation and comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lazard