Portfolio Manager / Analyst

About the company

Lazard is a globally recognized financial advisory and asset management firm with a collaborative team of more than 3,000 professionals worldwide. The firm emphasizes shared learning, ongoing development, and strong professional relationships. Its entrepreneurial mindset, open structure, and appreciation for different viewpoints help encourage fresh ideas and long-term career growth.

Through its asset management business, Lazard serves a wide range of investors, from individuals to institutions, with a focus on identifying attractive investment opportunities and supporting future-focused investing goals such as retirement, wealth preservation, and backing organizations that contribute to a smarter, healthier, and more sustainable world.

Role overview

Lazard is looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager / Analyst to join its MENA Equities platform in Riyadh. The role involves guiding investment decisions, producing actionable market insights, and overseeing existing portfolios. The successful candidate should have strong knowledge of market movements, macroeconomic signals, and individual securities, along with a demonstrated ability to improve portfolio results.

Key responsibilities

• Work on the development and execution of investment policies while helping lead portfolio management for designated strategies and substantial assets.
• Share responsibility for the full fund management process for the assigned strategy, including investment decisions and compliance requirements.
• Carry out in-depth research on market trends, economic indicators, and securities to uncover potential opportunities and risks.
• Prepare accurate and timely investment reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting performance and strategy-related insights.
• Represent the firm at industry gatherings, conferences, and networking events while staying current on market developments and communicating the strategy’s investment approach.
• Track portfolio results and make adjustments where needed to improve returns, control risk, and stay aligned with client goals and the firm’s risk/return framework.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to identify new business prospects, bring in new clients, and strengthen relationships with existing ones.
• Follow all applicable regulations and internal standards related to client portfolio management and best practices.
• Support the creation of timely and precise client investment reports to help inform decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a closely related subject; an MBA or similar higher qualification is an advantage.
• Experience on the buy side in equities portfolio management, with exposure across multiple sectors.
• Strong analytical ability, including detailed financial modeling and valuation work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, plus the ability to build and sustain client relationships.
• Hands-on experience using portfolio management platforms and financial analysis tools.

Additional information

Lazard places strong value on diversity of background, experience, and perspective, believing that a broad mix of viewpoints leads to better decisions and stronger problem-solving. The company is committed to building an environment where colleagues are supported in their careers, can develop their potential, and contribute to shared success. Lazard also highlights its long-standing tradition of respecting individual differences and serving a global client base with a multicultural approach.