Associate / Analyst - Strategic Advisory (Private Capital Markets)

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.

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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, consumer & retail, financials & insurance, GP advisory, energy, oil & gas, power, utilities & renewables, industrials, aerospace & defense, healthcare and real estate, gaming, lodging, and leisure.

Our Private Capital Markets team is part of the Capital Markets Advisory team within the Strategic Advisory Group. Our Private Capital Markets team originates, advises upon, structures, negotiates and executes private capital and public equity and equity-linked transactions across sectors globally. The team is looking for a senior analyst or associate to join the team to focus on private capital raises, including the following types of transactions:

• Growth equity raises (e.g., Series B and onward)
• Pre-IPO or IPO-linked capital raises
• Acquisition related equity financings
• Minority / structured equity raises
• Joint ventures with third party capital / capital formation
• Equity recapitalizations / refinancings
• Other bespoke or creative private financing solutions

Analysts and Associates participate in the origination and execution of all deal activity. Work will include: 

• Active involvement in client-facing situations
• Assistance in the execution of transactions
• Assistance in deal structuring and term sheet negotiations
• Ongoing investor relationship development and management
• Constructing and managing internal deal and investor-related databases
• Drafting of client presentations and pitches
• Preparation of market updates
• Conducting financial and other business-related research
• Coordinating and helping manage complex and often time-sensitive processes
• Participation in talent development efforts, including recruiting

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 investment banking experience as a member of a leading equity capital markets or private capital markets group with experience with structured equity and/or private capital transactions highly preferred
• Analytical and detail oriented with strong 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.

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.

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