2027 Summer Associate - PJT Camberview (Governance)

About the role

PJT Camberview advises public company boards and management teams on shareholder engagement, activism defense, corporate governance, investor relations, and sustainability. Summer Associates receive training before supporting client mandates, conducting research, developing messaging, preparing presentations, and working closely with analysts, associates, and senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned client teams across shareholder advisory and corporate governance mandates.
• Research clients, industries, governance structures, institutional investors, proxy advisors, and market practices.
• Analyze governance and proxy voting issues and help develop client advisory plans.
• Prepare shareholder engagement materials, management and board presentations, and investor communications.
• Support project management, client meeting preparation, and upcoming deliverables.
• Contribute to broader research materials and assist senior team members with client engagements.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated motivation, intelligence, academic achievement, leadership, and extracurricular involvement.
• Experience conducting in-depth fundamental research and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative information.
• Clear presentation and communication skills, including explaining complex strategies in an organized manner.
• Comfort interacting with senior executives and clients, supported by strong interpersonal judgment.
• Strong organization, time management, teamwork, work ethic, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel is desired.

Eligibility and Application

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program with anticipated graduation 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.
• Complete every question in the PJT Partners Suited Assessment using the same email address as the application.
• Undergraduates and experienced hires should apply through the relevant alternative opportunities.

Preferred Background

• Three or more years of relevant investor, proxy advisory, or strategic public-company advisory experience.
• Relevant areas may include governance, strategy, sustainability, executive compensation, investor relations, or activism.
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record.