Job Description

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, collaborativecommunity 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 on 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.

Lazard Asset Management is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager / Analyst to help drive the next chapter of our Saudi & MENA Equities strategy. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced PM to take on real ownership — helping drive capability, shaping how we serve clients across the region, and building something with lasting impact.

You'll join at a pivotal moment, with the mandate and platform to leave a genuine mark on the strategy's direction and growth. We're looking for a seasoned MENA equities investment professional with deep regional expertise, sharp fundamental judgment, and intellectual curiosity. If you've built a track record, you're proud of and want a bigger platform to build on it, we'd like to talk.

You'll help lead investment decision-making and portfolio construction for the strategy, shape the research agenda, and serve as a visible voice for the team with clients and in the market.

We'll Trust You To

Help evolve investment policy and direct portfolio management for the strategy, with ownership over a substantial pool of assets
Share accountability for portfolio decisions — from idea generation through sizing — as part of the investment team
Drive original research into market trends, economic indicators, geopolitical context, and individual securities to identify opportunities and manage risk
Deliver clear, timely investment reporting that gives clients and internal stakeholders real insight into performance and strategy
Represent Lazard at industry events and conferences, articulating our investment approach with authority
Own portfolio performance end to end, adjusting positioning to optimize returns and manage risk against client objectives and house targets
Partner with sales and marketing to win new business and deepen existing client relationships

You'll Need To Have

10+ years of relevant investment portfolio management experience
Deep experience building and managing strategic equities solutions
Genuine enthusiasm for MENA markets and the investment process
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
A self-starter with a demonstrated bias toward ownership and outcomes
Excellent communication skills, with a track record of building and maintaining client relationships

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.

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Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst