Lazard Freres Interview Questions

26 total interview insight submissions
Interview Experience (94%)

The Interview Experience is a score from 1 star (very negative) to 5 stars (very positive) generated based on the Interview Insights at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. If you hover over the various sections of the donut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire dataset.

3.8
  • Very Negative
  • Negative
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Very Positive
Interview Difficulty (99%)

The Interview Difficulty is a score ranging from very difficult (red) to very easy (green) generated based on the Interview Insights at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. The higher the number, the more difficult the interviews on average. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few interview insights). Simply put, as a company gets more insights, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to its simple average and away from the average of the entire data set.

3.3
  • Very Easy
  • Easy
  • Average
  • Difficult
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% Interns - FT Offers (96%)

The % of Interns Getting a Full Time Offer chart is meant to provide a realistic estimate of the hiring practices of the company based on the reviews at this company.

The number you see in the middle of the doughnut pie chart is the simple average of these scores. If you hover over the various sections of the doughnut, you will see the % breakdown of each score given.

The percentile score in the title is calculated across the entire Company Database and uses an adjusted score based on Bayesian Estimates (to account for companies that have few reviews). Simply put, as a company gets more reviews, the confidence of a "true score" increases so it is pulled closer to the simple company average and away from the average of the entire data set.

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Interviews at Lazard Freres

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Student / Prospective Monkey
Year 2022
Job Title Student / Prospective Monkey
Group/Division Restructuring
Location Chicago
Experience
Neutral
Difficulty
Difficult
Student / Prospective Monkey
Year 2021
Job Title Student / Prospective Monkey
Group/Division Generalist
Location Central
Experience
Very Positive
Difficulty
Average
1st Year Analyst
Year 2022
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Investment Banking
Location Los Angeles
Experience
Neutral
Difficulty
Difficult
Intern
Year 2021
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Investment Banking
Location New York
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Difficult
Intern
Year 2021
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Investment Banking
Location New York
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Easy
Student / Prospective Monkey
Year 2021
Job Title Student / Prospective Monkey
Group/Division Restructuring
Location New York
Experience
Negative
Difficulty
Average
Intern
Year 2018
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Generalist
Location New York
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Average
Intern
Year 2020
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Generalist
Location Toronto
Experience
Very Positive
Difficulty
Average
Intern
Year 2021
Job Title Intern
Group/Division Mergers and Acquisitions
Location Los Angeles
Experience
Neutral
Difficulty
Average
1st Year Analyst
Year 2021
Job Title 1st Year Analyst
Group/Division Generalist
Location New York
Experience
Positive
Difficulty
Average

Interview Questions & Answers - Lazard Freres Examples

summer analyst Interview - Healthcare

Anonymous interview candidate in San Francisco
Interviewed: January 2026
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Employee Referral
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Group Interview
Interview
pretty typical process -- low touch group, only spoke with 2 people on the team then applied and got first round a few weeks later. the first round was 2 30-min convos with 2 different analysts each time. one convo was purely technical + biotech techs, the other convo was more biotech heavy / behavioral
Interview Questions
paper techs so one fully diluted share outstanding one and the other was merger model math

Summer Associate Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous employee in New York
Interviewed: November 2023
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
In-person
Length of Process
2-3 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Group Interview
Skills Test
Interview
interview process kicked off after cold emailing directors. was then connected with other bankers in the group and invited in for a super day after about 7 meetings/coffee chats. Super day typical, multi round process. very heavy on fit more than pure numbers. great culture all around.
Interview Questions
what is the most challenging aspect of an M&A negotiation

Summer analyst Interview - Generalist

Anonymous interview candidate in New York
Interviewed: April 2022
Outcome
Declined Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
1-2 months
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
Standard first round interview 1 on 1 with an analyst to get a feel for culture fit as well as technical skills. Technical interview consisted of typical EB level inquiries (ie DCF, merger model, LBO), superday was 3 interviews from VP to MD covering both M&A & Rx employees that inquired about knowledge in their respective verticals. Culture seemed much different than decades ago, in the most positive way possible, could tell that culture fit was most important metric in determining offer.
Interview Questions
Went down a rabbit hole about Reverse Morris Trusts and the recent popularity behind them, advantages/disadvantages, and whether or not I would have advised a client to pursue one when considering 2 or 3 other alternatives to create the most shareholder value.

Summer Analyst Interview - Mergers and Acquisitions

Anonymous employee in New York
Interviewed: April 2023
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
Employee Referral
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
I had another offer on the table, and got an expedited process through an emplpoyee referral. I was given a superday invitation, and had 3 back-to-back interviews with senior bankers.
Interview Questions
Pitch me a stock

Intern Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous employee in
Interviewed: May 2023
Outcome
Accepted Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Group Interview
Interview
Went to an office visit and was able to speak to some of the Analysts, Associates, and VPs. Then was extended an invite to a super day the next day. Went through 2 rounds of interviews with 6 - 8 people in each. Firing off various behavioral and technicals.
Interview Questions
Calculate fully diluted shares outstanding at X stock price with 10 ITM contracts, Equity Value of 100 million, and 2500 shares outstanding,
Why Lazard?
Why this location?
What do you do outside of work?
How are the financial statements affected if you purchase a fixed asset for $10 cash and $10 debt?

Summer Analyst 2024 Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous interview candidate in San Francisco
Interviewed: March 2023
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Employee Referral
Length of Process
2-3 months
Application
Phone Interview
Personality Test
Interview
As a candidate who had a phone interview with Lazard, I found the experience to be a mix of challenging behavioral and technical questions. The interview began with a brief introduction of myself and the interviewer, followed by a discussion about my background, experience, and skills.

The interviewer then asked a series of technical questions related to the job. These questions were challenging, but I felt prepared to answer them thanks to my prior research and preparation. The questions were designed to gauge my technical knowledge and analytical abilities, as well as my ability to think on my feet and solve complex problems.

After the technical questions, the interviewer asked a series of behavioral questions. These questions were focused on my past experiences and how I would react in different scenarios. The questions were designed to assess my communication skills, ability to work in a team, and my general approach to problem-solving.

Overall, I felt that the interview was well-structured and covered a good mix of technical and behavioral questions. Although it was conducted over the phone, I felt that the interviewer was engaged and interested in getting to know me as a person and as a candidate for the role.

At the end of the interview, the interviewer provided me with a chance to ask questions about the company and the role. They were open and transparent in their responses, which gave me a better understanding of the firm's culture, values, and work environment.

Overall, I found the interview to be a positive experience. Despite being over the phone, I felt that the interviewer was professional, respectful, and clearly committed to finding the best candidate for the role. I left feeling optimistic about the possibility of working at Lazard.
Interview Questions
Can you tell me the beta for a coin-flip?
Walk me through the sale of a technological contract across the three statements

summer analyst Interview - Healthcare

Anonymous interview candidate in San francisco
Interviewed: February 2023
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
Employee Referral
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
Networked with an associate in the office then contacted me for the 1st round interview, it's the regional office so remember to ntw
Interview Questions
the analyst told me their grourp didn't do lbo but still ask me lbo questions since I put it on my resume

Summer Associate Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous interview candidate in New York
Interviewed: June 2022
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
3-4 months
Application
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
Five coffee chats, a technical first round, and then super day with 4 one on one interviews. Also a couple of networking events
Interview Questions
What is the angle between the hands on a clock at 3:15?

Intern Interview - Investment Banking

Anonymous interview candidate in New York
Interviewed: March 2022
Outcome
Declined Offer
Interview Source
Applied Online
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
1 on 1 Interview
Interview
Superday was three back to back interviews with different people (one on one) and half behavioral and half technical
Interview Questions
Different kinds of valuation methods

Summer Intern Interview - Restructuring

Anonymous interview candidate in Chicago
Interviewed: February 2022
Outcome
No Offer
Interview Source
College / University / On Campus Recruiting
Length of Process
Less than 1 month
Application
Phone Interview
Interview
Phone interview for the restructuring group with one behavioral and thirty minutes of technical questions.
Interview Questions
Three types of bonds were given and I was suppose to choose the odd ones out.
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