Associate - Strategic Advisory (LatAm)

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
200K-250K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Associate in PJT Partners’ Strategic Advisory group, focused on Latin American transactions. Responsibilities include evaluating mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic alternatives; performing valuation, financial modeling, market and industry research; supporting due diligence and transaction execution; preparing client materials; and participating in negotiations and senior-level client meetings. The role requires strong finance and accounting expertise, investment banking experience, Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency, and knowledge of Latin American companies and markets.
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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. 

Responsibilities

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.


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.


We are seeking candidates who possess knowledge of and interest in the LatAm region, as this role will be focused on that area within Strategic Advisory. Experience and interest in the LatAm region would be a plus. Client facing skills are essential as the candidate will be given exposure to C-suite executives during all phases of a transaction.  


Qualifications

 

We seek to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and are proven self-starters. In addition to strong analytical and quantitative skills, the successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively, interests outside of work and a desire to work in a team environment.  A strong background in finance/accounting is required. 

 

To be considered for the position, applicants must also meet the following criteria:

 

>      Bachelor’s Degree

>      2-5 years investment banking experience

>      Professional working proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese

>      Knowledge of, interest or experience working with companies in Latin America in an investment banking environment


Expected annualized base salary of $200,000 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, 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.

 

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2-5 years of investment banking experience
  • Professional working proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese
  • Knowledge of, interest in, or experience working with companies in Latin America in an investment banking environment
  • Strong background in finance and accounting
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Client-facing skills

PJT Partners Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PJT Partners and has not been reviewed or approved by PJT Partners.

  • Pay Growth & Progression — Compensation per person has increased in recent years and is characterized as highly competitive, particularly in front‑office roles. Feedback suggests many consider total compensation to be among the strongest in the sector.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards are used for eligible higher‑earning employees and vest over multiple years, aligning employees with long‑term firm performance. Feedback suggests equity forms a meaningful part of total rewards for those who qualify.
  • Parental & Family Support — Caregiver leave for primary and secondary caregivers is extensive, and family support services such as backup care are included. Feedback suggests these programs add tangible value for employees with caregiving responsibilities.

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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
1,573 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

PJT Partners is a premier, global, advisory-focused investment bank that was built from the ground up to be different. Our highly experienced, collaborative teams provide independent advice coupled with old-world, high-touch client service. This ethos has allowed us to attract some of the very best talent in the markets in which we operate. We deliver leading advice to many of the world’s most consequential companies, affect some of the most transformative transactions and restructurings and raise billions of dollars of capital around the globe to support startups and more established companies.

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