2028 Summer Analyst - Strategic Advisory (Houston)

About the role

Ten-week 2028 Summer Analyst internship in PJT Partners’ Strategic Advisory group in Houston. After accelerated M&A training, interns join the Oil & Gas Group, supporting energy transactions, financial analysis, client materials, research, due diligence, negotiations, and transaction execution while working with senior bankers and receiving ongoing mentorship.

Program Details

• Ten-week internship based in Houston, Texas.
• Begins with accelerated M&A training and continues with additional training modules.
• Work directly with the Oil & Gas Group after completing initial training.
• Receive ongoing formal and informal training and high-touch mentorship across all levels.
• Gain exposure to Analyst responsibilities and work directly with senior-level bankers.

Responsibilities

• Support sell-side transactions, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, recapitalizations, and capital raises.
• Perform financial analysis and modeling for Strategic Advisory transactions.
• Draft client presentations and prepare internal and external memoranda.
• Conduct financial and business-related research supporting transaction processes.
• Coordinate complex, time-sensitive processes and assist with transaction execution.
• Attend internal and client meetings, negotiations, and due diligence sessions.

Application Process

• Complete the online PJT Partners application for the 2028 Summer Analyst Strategic Advisory position.
• Complete the PJT Partners Suited assessment using the same email address as the application.
• Finish every Suited assessment question until the Profile Complete badge appears.
• Submit a resume in PDF format.

Role Qualifications

• Strong qualitative, technical, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Collaborative approach with robust organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and corporate finance.
• Highly motivated, intelligent, and academically, professionally, and extracurricularly accomplished.