September 2026 - M&A internship - Middle East and Africa (MEA) Team - Paris

Job Description

Lazard is a global leading financial advisory and asset management firm.

Internship Details

This 6‑month internship in Paris starts in September 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed sector and company research
• Prepare presentations and business cases on specific situations
• Conduct strategic and financial analysis
• Assist the team in company valuations and financial modeling

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience in investment banking is a must
• Graduation from a top‑tier business or engineering school
• Ability to produce and present technically written materials and client pitches
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask across multiple projects
• Curious and proactive with attention to detail
• Hard skills: excellent technical proficiency on Office Suite and professional investment banking tools such as Bloomberg and FactSet
• Proficiency in French and English (Arabic is a plus)

What We Offer

We strive to enhance the total health and well‑being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits, and a highly individualized employee experience that supports a balance between career, family, and community.