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. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure and embrace of individual differences, allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.
Many of the world’s leading investors — from individuals to institutions across the globe — have entrusted Lazard Asset Management. We pride ourselves in uncovering the best investment opportunities for our clients. The purpose of our asset management business is to help our clients invest for the future — whether it’s for retirement, to grow and preserve inter-generational wealth, or to benefit the organizations that make our world smarter, healthier and more sustainable.
Business & Team Assistant- Frankfurt am Main
Role Profile:
Lazard Asset Management is evolving how it structures assistant support across its German offices, moving toward a more flexible, cross-team model rather than a single fixed department or stakeholder assignment. This role is being recruited with that direction in mind: the successful candidate will start by supporting one business team, while building up broader office and cross-team support from early on. We are particularly interested in candidates who are curious about new ways of working, including using AI tools to make assistant work more efficient — prior hands-on experience with AI tools (e.g. for drafting, summarizing, scheduling, or research) is a plus. Strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities across different stakeholders are central to this role.
Key Responsibilities
We'll trust you to:
Calendar management and appointment coordination for assigned stakeholders
Preparation and follow-up of recurring team and committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and documentation
Support with internal and external communication and correspondence
Preparation of recurring (e.g. weekly, monthly, quarterly) reports for internal and external stakeholders
Creating and compiling presentation materials and folders for Investment Committee meetings
Travel bookings and processing of travel expense reports
Planning and coordination of events and offsites as required
Preparation and follow-up for Management Board and Supervisory Board meetings, deputizing for the CEO assistant when needed
Coordination and supervision of the reception team (student assistants)
Exploring and applying AI tools to streamline recurring assistant tasks (e.g. meeting prep, correspondence drafting, reporting), in coordination with the wider assistant team
Acting as backup for colleagues across other teams during absences, and taking on ad hoc tasks for other stakeholders as the assistant support model develops.
You'll need to have:
Completed commercial training or a comparable qualification; prior experience (at least 10 years) as an assistant in a financial services, asset management, or similarly fast-paced corporate environment preferred
Fluent in German and English (written and spoken) — daily contact with international colleagues and New York
Confident user of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Salesforce and Concur experience a plus
Genuine interest in AI tools and new ways of working; practical experience using AI tools (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) in a professional context is a strong plus
Highly organized, able to prioritize independently and manage competing demands from multiple stakeholders
Discreet, reliable, and comfortable working in a role whose exact shape may continue to evolve
Team player with a proactive, hands-on, service-oriented mindset
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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.