Analyst / Associate - Strategic Advisory (Industrials)

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds.

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The Strategic Advisory group is one of the most experienced teams in the industry, and has been involved in some of the largest, most complex transactions in recent years.  Our global team focuses on a diverse set of industries, including technology, media & telecommunications, energy, power & utilities, industrials, healthcare, and real estate. 

We are seeking candidates who possess knowledge of and interest in the broader Industrials industry, as this role will be specifically within PJT's Industrials sector in Strategic Advisory. Analysts and Associates within Strategic Advisory would be responsible for the following:

• Evaluating, structuring, and recommending financial and strategic alternatives, including the analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic combinations, asset sales and divestures;
• Supporting day-to-day execution of transactions, including due diligence, valuation analysis and negotiating agreements; work with senior deal team members and coordinate the development and review of materials;
• Analyzing financial data and developments in financial markets important to the business of PJT Partners;
• Conducting research of targeted industries to support strategic and financial alternatives analyses and investment opportunities;
• Performing valuation analysis of prospective investment opportunities under consideration, including the assessment of financial risks;
• Comparing a company's financial data with other companies of the same industry, size and location to the forecast of industry trends;
• Designing and developing quantitative models to assess the economic performance of targeted companies;
• Preparing written analysis and evaluations of investment opportunities for use by PJT Partners management and review by clients;
• Participating in both internal and external client meetings, negotiation of contracts and other agreements and due diligence sessions.

PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have excellent academic, leadership and extracurricular records. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

• 1 – 5 years of experience in a relevant field or experience in an Industrials group at a bulge bracket or boutique advisory firm;
• Analytical and detail oriented with strong organizational and problem solving skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Self-motivated and proactive;
• Aptitude to work collaboratively in a team environment;
• Robust organizational and time management skills;
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure;
• Resume must be in PDF format.

Expected annualized base salary of $120,000 to $250,000 depending on level.

This range represents the low and high ends of the expected annualized base salary for this position. The specific base salary received by any employee will be informed by a number of factors, including but not limited to, role level and scope, location, candidate's relevant qualifications, skills and experience.

Base salary is one component of PJT Partners' compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners' compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives, and benefits, including but not limited to, a discretionary bonus component.

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*In order to be considered, please ensure your resume/CV is submitted in PDF format.