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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ResponsibilitiesThe 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 energy, oil & gas, power, utilities & renewables, industrials, healthcare, real estate, gaming, lodging, leisure, GP stakes, financial services, insurance, and fintech.
We are seeking highly motivated candidates who possess knowledge of and experience in the Consumer & Retail sub-verticals, as this role will be specifically within PJT’s Consumer & Retail team in Strategic Advisory. Our Consumer & Retail team has advised on some of the largest M&A transactions over the last few years and has a particular focus on transactions within consumer packaged goods across food, beverage, beauty, home and personal care, among others.
Vice Presidents and Directors 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.
Leading and 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
Managing relationships with key stakeholders and clients
We are seeking candidates who have a passion for the industry and a strong knowledge of the Consumer & Retail sector holistically. Client facing skills are essential as the candidate will be given regular exposure to C-suite executives and leaders across the industry.
As a firm, 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
Minimum 5 years of investment banking experience
Expected annualized base salary of $300,000 to $350,000.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 5 years of investment banking experience
- Strong knowledge and experience in the Consumer and Retail sector
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Strong background in finance and accounting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Client-facing skills and ability to work with C-suite executives
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
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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.
