introduction about firms values and general information followed by online assessment questions testing situational judgement, numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning, followed by hirevue with 2 behavioural questions as well as a motivational question,
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Motivational e.g. why investment banking/why Lazard specifically
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Lazard (London, England) in Nov 2025
Interview
The process was very smooth and similar to other typical hirevues. Overall there was 3 questions, behavioural and situational ones, nothing extreme. It focused on motivation, teamwork, commercial awareness, and understanding of Lazard’s culture and values
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Lazard (London, England) in Oct 2023
Interview
Hirevues followed by a video interview. Mostly general and behavioural questions. Focus on competencies and a little bit on the industry, knowledge of what investment banking is and activities involved.