Head of AI - Financial Advisory

Lazard is one of the world's preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people and culture make the difference. While global in presence and reach, ours is a close, collaborative community of just over 3,000 professionals. We are known for combining deep insight with a culture of intellectual rigor and innovation. AI is the central pillar of Lazard's 2030 Growth Strategy. Our ambition is to become the leading AI-enabled independent Financial Services firm. This is to say we are interested in AI beyond the scope of operational efficiency. We see AI and Contextual Alpha as two primary factors underpinning our future success and better outcomes for our clients. We are looking for these two factors personified. As the Head of AI for Lazard's Financial Advisory business, you will need technical and domain expertise to build and deploy innovative solutions that enhance M&A workflows. We'll trust you to: Interact with our bankers daily to understand how they work, what challenges they face, and how they can leverage AI in their end to end workflows and client interactions. Partner with technology to optimize our existing AI tools and capabilities based on usage data and actual banker behavior/feedback. Demonstrate knowledge of banking/M&A activities to establish credibility and build influential relationships with end users. Partner with sector and regional M&A teams to pilot tools, gather feedback, and ensure adoption. Liaise with counterpart in EMEA to develop a transparent global roadmap that prioritizes high-impact use cases against defined success metrics. Continuously monitor our existing AI tools against emerging capabilities, innovating for scale and business impact. Ensure all tools and releases are secure, compliant, and aligned with firm standards. You'll need to have: 2-4 years of hands-on experience in M&A banking and deep understanding of workflows associated 6-8 years of experience in a product or AI-dedicated role at intersection of business and engineering Outstanding technical fluency when it comes to AI technology, particularly large language models and machine learning tools Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and advocate for users throughout development process Technical vision and acumen required to develop tools that are compliant and work to integrate tools with various data sources and other tools to maximize impact Exceptional and compelling communication skills, with ability to negotiate, influence, and build consensus Exceptional EQ for relationship building and effective cross functional collaboration Familiarity with knowledge management, unstructured data systems, or digital workflow design strongly preferred Degree in computer science, AI, data science, or a related technical field strongly preferred What we offer We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career. We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $180,000 - $225,000 USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant's years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and relevant skills for the role. Base salary is one component of Lazard Financial Advisory's compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation. Representation at Lazard Lazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. To achieve these objectives, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. We believe that a workforce comprised of people who represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives creates a rich variety of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, solve problems creatively and make better decisions. Lazard was built on the premise that a multicultural firm can best serve a global clientele. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respecting and appreciating individual differences. Doing so has been core to our success for over 175 years. We are committed to sustaining an environment where every colleague is supported in their professional pursuits, can maximize their individual potential and contribute to our collective success. #LI-CN1