Lazard Interview Questions
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Lazard
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
So the interview had some basic tech and behavioral questions, nothing too difficult, but it did involve a lot of accounting and valuation. The behavioral questions were pretty standard, like tell me about yourself, your greatest weakness, and why you're interested in investment banking.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you walk me through the three financial statements?
- Explain valuation.
Lazard
M&A Analyst
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
Le processus comprenait des questions sur les motivations (pourquoi Lazard, pourquoi le M&A) et des questions techniques (un mélange de tout: process, LBO, relution/dilution, compta). Il n'y avait pas de brain teaser. Des questions sur les expériences passées étaient aussi posées, demandant d'expliquer les deals sur lesquels on a travaillé.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Could you explain why you are interested in Lazard?
- Could you explain why you are interested in M&A?
- Can you describe the M&A process?
Lazard
Spring Insight
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process was pretty straightforward, much like other typical hirevues. It involved 3 questions in total, which were behavioural and situational, not overly difficult. The focus was on motivation, teamwork, commercial awareness, and understanding of Lazard’s culture and values.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What do you enjoy doing outside of finance?
- Tell me about your hobbies outside of finance.
Lazard
Investment Banking Analyst
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
The interview process involves assessing both personality and some math skills. Typically, there are about 5 questions, always including inquiries about why Lazard and why investment banking. The interviews might consist of 3 rounds: 2 behavioral and 1 technical. It might be helpful to prepare some case studies and market sizing questions.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain your interest in Lazard and how you align with the firm?
- Why are you interested in a career in investment banking?
Lazard Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Lazard interview reports.
“Find the indices of two numbers in an integer array `nums` that sum up to `target`. Assume exactly one solution exists and the same element cannot be used twice. The order of the returned indices doesn't matter.”
Read reports →“If a company has $100 in cash flow every year forever, what's its value?”
Read reports →“An asset can have depreciation over 5 and 10 years. With which one is the valuation higher?”
Read reports →“What distinguishes Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) from Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses?”
Read reports →“Given a company's Debt/Total Capital ratio increases from 15% to 25%, how are its Cost of Equity, Cost of Debt, and WACC affected, assuming only debt and equity financing?”
Read report →“What is the estimated annual revenue for a cafe located in a tube station?”
Read report →“Could you name five companies that are part of the Bel20?”
Read report →“Could you explain the impact on the three financial statements if a manufacturing company's revenue increases by $100?”
Read report →“What's the implication if a company's FCF is increasing but its Change in Working Capital is becoming more negative annually?”
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