Real, anonymous reports from people who interviewed for Financial Analyst at Lazard, newest first and distilled into what to expect across the loop.
I went through a HireVue-style start and then reached an in-person assessment center in London, with the London AC feeling the hardest.
For the Financial Analyst role, my process was short-notice and heavy on reasoning, with an online assessment that felt very challenging.
The interview process often begins with a phone screen that combines both behavioral and technical questions, requiring candidates to demonstrate their fit and basic technical understanding from the outset.
Candidates typically face a challenging online assessment that tests mathematical reasoning and technical problem-solving skills, often under tight time constraints.
The video interview stage, often in a HireVue format, focuses on motivation and personal fit, with limited preparation time for some questions, emphasizing the need for concise communication.
The final stage typically involves a superday or assessment center format with multiple back-to-back interviews, blending technical and behavioral questions, which can be quite intense and challenging.
Candidates report that technical questions, particularly on valuation and financial concepts, are heavily emphasized throughout the process, requiring strong foundational knowledge.
Many candidates wish they had focused more on technical preparation and concise communication skills, especially under time pressure, to better navigate the interview process.
