Associate - Strategic Advisory (TMT)

PJT Partners is a global advisory focused investment bank that 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.

Associates within the Advisory group will be responsible for evaluating, structuring and recommending financial and strategic alternatives and leading the day to day execution of transactions, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and negotiation of contracts and other agreements. They will also analyse financial data, conduct industry research, perform valuation analysis of prospective investment opportunities, compare companies within the same industry, design and develop quantitative models, prepare written analysis and participate in client meetings, negotiations and due diligence sessions.

Mentoring and training of junior team members is also part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating, structuring, and recommending financial and strategic alternatives, including the analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic combinations, asset sales, and divestitures.
• Leading the day to day execution of transactions, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and negotiation of contracts and other agreements; coordinating senior management and 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 forecast 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 TMT 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 and may require flexibility to work in sectors or countries outside a primary area of focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree.
• 2-5 years of relevant investment banking or corporate development experience.
• Experience with financial modelling, including developing detailed operating and valuation models for complex transactions.
• Full breadth of financing (equity, equity linked and debt) and strategic advisory experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in the TMT industry, specifically media, technology and related transactions preferred.
• Resume must be in PDF format.
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in another European language preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strategic and creative thinking; distinguished written and oral communication skills.

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 regarding the provision of reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants. For more information or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.