Question 1

Is Lazard a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Lazard has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 819 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at Lazard to a friend and 73% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Lazard have been left by employees working as Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Intern and Analyst.

Question 2

Does Lazard pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lazard employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lazard. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Lazard?

Accepted Answer

73% of Lazard employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Lazard 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lazard?

Accepted Answer

Analyst (107), Investment Banking Analyst (62), Associate (51), Intern (40), Vice President (30), Investment Banking Summer Analyst (17), Investment Banking Associate (14), Executive Assistant (13), Spring Intern (13), Internship (11), Director (10), Summer Analyst (10), Financial Analyst (7), IB Analyst (7), M&A Intern (7)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Lazard according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Some great people." ((in 68 reviews)); "Great culture and deal flow" ((in 54 reviews)); "Good pay / Good Exits" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good company and good benefits" ((in 20 reviews)); "Brand, exit opps, deal experience, smart colleagues" ((in 12 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Lazard according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Can be stressful and long hours" ((in 95 reviews)); "Everyone works on weekends and there is no work life balance." ((in 41 reviews)); "Poor management and lower than average pay" ((in 8 reviews)); "Operation works are boring and managers are crazy about details such as not being late or don't use cellphones and don't browse the websites." ((in 4 reviews)); "Unsupportive of time off of ANY kind." ((in 4 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Lazard layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Lazard layoffs and their outlook for job security at Lazard in 2026.

Question 8

What Lazard locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Chicago, San Francisco, Minneapolis, New York, Boston

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