2027 Summer Associate - PJT Camberview (Activism)

About the role

PJT Camberview’s 2027 Summer Associate Program offers MBA students experience supporting shareholder advisory and activism defense mandates. Associates conduct research, analyze client vulnerabilities, develop messaging, support shareholder engagement and campaign strategy, prepare client materials, and work closely with analysts, associates, and senior team members across the practice’s business verticals.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned client teams across shareholder advisory and activism defense mandates.
• Analyze client businesses, industries, governance structures, shareholder bases, and potential activist vulnerabilities.
• Assist with defensive measures, off-ramp evaluation, shareholder engagement, and messaging strategies.
• Research activists, institutional investors, peer practices, governance trends, campaigns, regulations, and market conditions.
• Prepare bespoke client materials, research, meeting preparation, and deliverables for senior team members.
• Support project management and contribute to research with broader intellectual and client applicability.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience performing in-depth fundamental research and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative information.
• Strong presentation, communication, organizational, time management, technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain complex strategies clearly and interact comfortably with senior executives and clients.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, hardworking, and capable of exercising sound judgment under pressure.
• Desired technical skills include Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong academic, leadership, and extracurricular records are sought.

Application Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program for consideration for the 2027 Summer Associate Program.
• Anticipated graduation date must fall between December 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Resume must include the expected graduation month and year.
• Submit a 100–200 word response explaining relevant experience and interests for Camberview.
• Complete every question in the PJT Partners Suited assessment using the application email address.
• Undergraduates and experienced hires should apply through the separately listed opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant investor, advisory, activism, governance, corporate finance, sustainability, or communications experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record.
• Relevant experience may include analyzing financial, strategic, or governance matters for investors or public companies.