Finance Analyst Program: U.S.
The Finance Division analyst program is a two-year program consisting of three eight-month rotations through the Finance Division. The program begins with an orientation to Lehman Brothers, followed by a three-week comprehensive training curriculum. The curriculum is designed to provide you with the professional skills, industry knowledge and development opportunities that will enable you to achieve success within the Finance Division.
Rotation And Group Placement Process
At the end of training, you will be assigned to the first of your three rotations. Placement decisions are made based on business needs and the skill sets you demonstrated from your time as a summer analyst or during the interview process.
Placements are made into the following groups:
- Accounting and external reporting.
- Equity product control.
- Fixed income product control.
- Global interest control.
- Investment management finance.
- Tax compliance.
- Treasury management.
Feedback And Review Process
You will receive formal reviews during each rotation. The purpose of the review process is to provide you with relevant feedback on your performance as well as to gain a clear understanding of what you need to do to build a successful career at Lehman Brothers. Analyst performance reviews are meant to be a two-way dialogue between you and your manager, and the review process provides you with an opportunity to ask questions (e.g. on your current role, your career development and on project-specific feedback).
Advancement Process And Timeline
You can expect to advance to the associate level upon the successful completion of the two-year program, and upon your acceptance into a permanent role within the Division.
Mobility Opportunities
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Lehman Brothers supports mobility across divisions and regions. There are many opportunities within the Finance Division and throughout Lehman Brothers for individuals who are looking to be challenged in a different area of the Firm.
Mentorship Programs
Our focus on mentoring — at all levels of your career — is one of the cultural traits that distinguishes Lehman Brothers. You are assigned a mentor outside of your immediate business area within your first two weeks at the Firm. Your mentor will provide you with guidance and support as you transition into your new role and become accustomed to working at Lehman Brothers.
Training
The U.S. Finance analysts are required to complete an online training course before the program begins. Upon joining, the program offers three weeks of initial training for the analysts. The general curriculum for the first two weeks includes the following modules:
- Investment banking overview.
- Bond math.
- Accounting.
- Fixed income and equity markets overview.
- Derivatives and structured products.
Instructors include both Lehman Brother speakers and third party consultants, who cover topics such as communication skills, Microsoft® Excel® and Access® training. The program also includes team-building events, diversity events and employee roundtables. The third week is held in conjunction with capital markets training. Additional training courses are held periodically throughout the two-year program.