Senior Portfolio Manager/Analyst

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 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