Lazard Investment Banking Analyst interview experience

My first big live round was a session that lasted through the morning with multiple bankers, and the questions were anchored in recent deals—especially ECM—and whether I really understood Lazard’s business and had genuine enthusiasm for that space.

Depending on the exact round, I saw a pattern of back-to-back discussions where technicals often dominated, even when the format included fit. On some interviews, it was mostly technical and accounting-flavored questions, plus occasional brain-teaser style prompts. There were also moments where the questioning stretched beyond basic familiarity