2026 Q3 - M&A Internship - Frankfurt and Munich

Frankfurt, Munich

Financial Advisory

Off-cycle Internship

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:

• Perform financial analyses
• Support valuation analyses
• Prepare client presentations
• Assist in marketing efforts
• Conduct research

You’ll need to have:

• An excellent academic performance in your undergraduate (second half) or graduate studies
• Studies in business economics, mathematics, science or a comparable program
• (Sound) knowledge of Corporate Finance
• An intellectual curiosity
• Commercial and creative talent
• An analytical, original and conceptual thinking, a strong commitment, a high self-motivation and the ability and desire to work as part of a team
• A mature and self-confident appearance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An English fluency as well as fluent in German on a conversational level

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?

Apply now for a 10-12-week internship starting end of June 2026! We’ll get in touch on the next steps.

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. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and physical abilities – can bring their whole selves to work to maximize their individual potential and our collective success.