2027 Summer Associate - Strategic Advisory (San Francisco)

Location: San Francisco

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 at www.pjtpartners.com.

Program Description

The Strategic Advisory group consists of one of the most experienced investment banking 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 financial institutions, healthcare, industrials, energy, power & utilities, real estate, gaming & lodging, consumer and retail, and technology, sports, media & telecommunications.

This position is based in our San Francisco office and is part of our dedicated technology investment banking team. As the global hub for innovation and global technology leadership, San Francisco offers unparalleled exposure to dynamic companies across software, semiconductors, technology infrastructure, and other tech-enabled sectors.

Upon completion of training, Summer Associates will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of pitches and live transactions while being staffed on a number of assignments at once. Summer Associates will assume an integral role, with exposure to a full set of Associate responsibilities (as described below) often working directly with senior level bankers.

Role & Responsibilities

Summer Associates will work on a wide range of transactions including sellsides, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, recapitalizations, private placements and leveraged buyouts.  Associates are expected to be involved with the development, structuring and financing of transactions and regularly attend client and internal meetings, negotiations and due diligence sessions. Summer Associate work will include:

Financial analysis and modeling

Drafting of client presentations

Preparation of memoranda for internal and external use

Conducting financial and other business-related research

Coordinating complex and often time-sensitive processes

Active involvement in client facing situations

Assistance in the execution of transactions

Qualifications

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:

Outstanding qualitative, technical, and analytical skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Aptitude to work collaboratively in a team environment

Robust organizational and time management skills

Strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure

Strong knowledge of accounting and corporate finance

Requirements

To be considered for the 2027 Summer Associate Program – Strategic Advisory opportunity based in San Francisco, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Currently enrolled in an MBA program*

Anticipated graduation date: December 2027 – Spring 2028

Resume must include expected graduation month/year

Resume must be in PDF format

Completion of “Suited” Assessment. Please see below for more details.

• Undergraduates and experienced hires should refer to the Campus Analyst or Experienced Hire opportunities listed on our career site.

Suited Requirement

Complete the PJT Partners “Suited” Assessment. Please CLICK HERE to create an account. Suited is an A.I. powered assessment driven screening tool that uses assessments to holistically and objectively measure traits and characteristics that can be better predictors of success at PJT. Please ensure you use the same email address used for your PJT application when registering on Suited. Please complete each question through the end of the survey. A “Profile Complete” badge will appear once complete - there is no final “Submit” button.

Expected Annualized Base Salary of $225,000

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, martial 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.

California Applicants: PJT Partners will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law including, but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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