This page is for candidates preparing for Lazard video interviews across equity research, sales and marketing, and private capital programmes. Read question excerpts on transferable skills, motivation, workplace culture and adaptability, then pick the pack that matches the role you have applied for.
3 packs · 15 question entries · all with model answers in the With answers edition · Global. Question excerpts from every pack are free to read below. 3 short samplers are free to read in full; their answer editions cost £6.
Sources: Lazard careers page 1 · Lazard careers page 2. Checked 24 October 2026. Formats change by programme, market and year, so your invitation is the final word.
3 packs · 15 question entries
Question excerpts · options, diagrams or other context may be omitted.
Question excerpts · options, diagrams or other context may be omitted.
Question excerpts · options, diagrams or other context may be omitted.
From Equity Research · With answers edition £6. Each answered question in that edition has a model answer like this one.
From my academic and internship experiences, I bring three transferable skills that are directly relevant to equity research. First, I have strong analytical and quantitative skills developed through coursework in finance and econometrics, as well as hands-on experience in building discounted cash flow and comparable company models. These skills will enable me to evaluate companies’ intrinsic value and assess relative market positioning with precision. Second, I have honed research and synthesis abilities. During my previous internship, I was tasked with compiling industry reports across multiple geographies. I learned to gather information from diverse sources—financial statements, regulatory filings, management calls, and market news—and distill it into concise, investor-ready insights. This skill is crucial in equity research, where clarity and timeliness are essential. Third, I have strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. For example, I presented sector outlooks to senior managers, which taught me how to simplify technical analysis for different audiences. In equity research, producing clear reports and delivering persuasive presentations are just as important as the underlying analysis. Combined, these skills will allow me to contribute immediately by producing rigorous, actionable research that supports Lazard’s investment decisions.
Model answers are practice examples written for this catalogue, not the employer’s answers or scoring guidance. Compare the structure and level of detail, then answer with your own experience.
Our Lazard packs include questions such as 'What transferable skills can you bring from your background into this role and why would they be useful?', 'What excites you most about working in equity research within the asset management industry?' and 'Describe a time when you faced a steep learning curve in a new environment or role.' Recurring themes are divisional motivation, transferable skills, workplace culture and adaptability.
Open with a direct answer, then support it with one specific example told as situation, action and result, and finish with what you learned. For motivation questions, name the division and a specific reason it fits you. Keep answers under two minutes, and record yourself to check pace.
Match the pack to the division you are applying to. For equity research internships, start with the Equity Research pack; for sales and marketing internships, use the Sales & Marketing pack; and for advisory or private markets programmes, begin with the Video Interview – Private Capital & Markets pack.
Our question banks are compiled from questions reported by candidates who took the actual recruitment assessments and interviews.
Packs are preparation material, not a prediction of your assessment questions. Model answers are practice examples, not the employer’s answers or scoring guidance. Check the question excerpts, role, market and stage before choosing a pack.
Every pack opens in your browser after purchase. The Questions edition has every question in the pack; the With answers edition adds a model answer to each answered question. Prices are in GBP. The full list of Lazard packs is in the catalogue.
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