Lazard is a financial advisory and asset management firm seeking an AI & Data Transformation Intern to support the development of AI and data capabilities for investment research and portfolio management. The intern will identify opportunities for AI improvement, build research-tool prototypes, develop data pipelines and evaluation tools, analyze investment data, and translate investment workflows into product specifications.
Responsibilities
Work with portfolio managers, research analysts and data teams to identify where AI can improve the investment research process
Help define requirements and build prototypes for AI-native research tools, including agentic workflows, retrieval over filings, transcripts and broker research, and structured extraction of financial data
Write working code for data pipelines, evaluation harnesses and agent and prompt iteration
Analyze investment and market data to test whether a tool improves a research or investment outcome
Translate between investment and engineering audiences, turning an investment workflow into a clear product specification
Qualification
Required
Ability to start an internship June 7, 2027, and end August 13, 2027
Ability to be in NYC for the duration of the internship
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Advanced Degree in Financial Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative field
Strong finance background — prior finance internship experience is a plus
Solid understanding of data science and engineering principles; comfortable working with data-driven analysis
Strong analytical and communication skills; able to translate between technical, financial, and business stakeholders
Genuine interest in financial products and how data informs product decisions
Preferred
Prior internship experience in finance (banking, fintech, asset management, etc.)
Familiarity with financial modeling, statistics, or data engineering tools/concepts
Benefits
Continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building
Lazard is a financial advisory and asset management firm focused on income strategies, alternative investments, and private equity funds.
