Associate – Strategic Advisory
PJT Partners
Associate – Strategic Advisory
PJT Partners
Global advisory-focused investment bank and fundraising
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.
From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients.
To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website atwww.pjtpartners.com.
The Advisory group is one of the most experienced investment banking teams in the industry, and has been involved in some of the largest, most complex transactions of the past twenty years. Our global team focuses on a diverse set of industries, including, technology media telecommunications, natural resources, power & utilities, industrials, healthcare, and real estate.
Associates within 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.
Leading the day-to-day execution of transactions, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and the negotiating of contracts and other agreements; work with senior management and coordinate analyst materials.
Analysing financial data and developments in financial markets important to the business of PJT Partners.
Conducting research of targeted industries for investment purposes.
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.
Mentoring and training of juniors
The Associate will be a critical member of PJT’s expanding India Coverage team with direct involvement in both deal execution and business development, working on lean deal teams with direct exposure to the most senior practitioners. The role will span across a number of sectors. Given the lean nature of our teams all our bankers are flexible and should be prepared to work in sectors/countries outside their main area of focus.
PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:
Bachelor’s Degree in finance, law, accountancy or business management from a Government recognised university or institution, or from an overseas university of institution
Minimum of 3 years’ directly comparable experience, including at least 2 years within investment banking at an India based merchant bank and with a strong focus on M&A
Certificate for NISM Series-IX: Merchant Banking Certification Examination
A strong background in finance/accounting is required
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Excellent communication skills
Resume must be in PDF format
PJT is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other category protected by law. PJT Partners also complies with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants. For more information or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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*In order to be considered, please ensure your resume/CV is submitted in PDF format.
Global advisory-focused investment bank and fundraising
PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank providing strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations, and private fund advisory and fundraising through PJT Park Hill. It helps clients by guiding mergers and acquisitions, capital markets decisions, governance matters, and capital-raising efforts, using specialized teams such as PJT Camberview for shareholder engagement. The firm differentiates itself with integrated advisory capabilities across multiple disciplines and dedicated platforms like PJT Park Hill and Camberview, offering broad, coordinated advice that few competitors match. Its goal is to help clients navigate complex financial challenges and execute strategies that improve value and outcomes.
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