January 2026 M&a Off-cycle Internship

January 2026 M&A Off-cycle Internship - Madrid

**Location**

Madrid

**Business Unit**

Financial Advisory

**Program Type**

Off-cycle Internship

**Description**

Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives — they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts 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.

During your internship, you will experience the Analyst role by being an integral part of a dynamic team of talented professionals and gain a better understanding of the nature and culture of our firm. From day one, you will be working with senior bankers and clients on complex and transformational financial transactions.

**We’ll trust you to**:

- Conduct financial and statistical analyses
- Carry out company and industry sector research
- Prepare client presentations and marketing materials
- Manage ad-hoc administration and project work
- Assist in the execution process of deals

**You’ll need to have**:

- Recently graduated or in the final stages of studies
- Top academic performance in Economics, Finance or a related discipline
- Fluency in Spanish and English
- Global perspective
- Exceptional analytical and communication skills
- Affinity for teamwork
- Energy, commitment, and enthusiasm
- Commercial and creative talent
- Previous experience in corporate finance, appreciated but not a requirement

**What We Offer**

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. You will have the opportunity to work on projects across various industries and be involved in numerous tasks. You will be highly visible, which affords you the opportunity to show what you can do. We will challenge you to be your best because we view you as a future leader of the firm. At Lazard, the individual matters.

**Does this sound like you?**

**Diversity and Inclusion at Lazard**

Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.

Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades. The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth.

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