2027 Summer Associate - Strategic Advisory (New York)

About the role

2027 Summer Associates join PJT Partners’ New York Strategic Advisory group, an investment banking team advising across complex transactions and multiple industries. Following training, associates support pitches and live transactions, work directly with senior bankers, and contribute to financial analysis, modeling, client materials, research, diligence, negotiations, and transaction execution.

Program Scope

• Work on sell-side transactions, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, recapitalizations, private placements, and leveraged buyouts.
• Support assignments across industries including financial institutions, healthcare, industrials, energy, real estate, technology, media, and telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and modeling.
• Draft client presentations and internal or external memoranda.
• Conduct financial and business-related research.
• Coordinate complex, time-sensitive processes and assist with transaction execution.
• Participate in client and internal meetings, negotiations, due diligence, and client-facing activities.
• Manage multiple assignments while working directly with senior-level bankers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate outstanding qualitative, technical, and analytical skills.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Maintain strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure.
• Have strong knowledge of accounting and corporate finance.

Application Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program.
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and spring 2028.
• Resume must include the expected graduation month and year.
• Resume must be submitted in PDF format.
• Complete the PJT Partners Suited assessment using the same email as the application.
• Complete every assessment question until the profile shows a “Profile Complete” badge.