2027 Summer Associate (Strategic Advisory) London

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.

To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com. 

Location: London | Duration: 10-Week Summer Internship | Start Date: June/July 2027

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.

To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com.

The Programme

PJT Partners' London Strategic Advisory Summer Associate Programme is a 10-week internship beginning in June/July 2027, designed for current MBA students seeking a career in Investment Banking. Summer Associates work directly alongside senior bankers and deal teams, gaining hands-on exposure to live transactions from day one.

Responsibilities

As a Summer Associate, you will be a genuine part of the deal team, with responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Evaluating, structuring, and recommending financial and strategic alternatives, including the analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic combinations, asset sales, and divestitures.

• Supporting the day-to-day execution of transactions, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and the negotiation of contracts and other agreements; working with senior management and coordinating analyst materials.

• Analysing financial data and developments in financial markets relevant to the business of PJT Partners.

• Conducting research of targeted industries for investment purposes.

• 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 forecast 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.

Qualifications

We seek to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and proven self-starters. In addition to strong analytical and quantitative skills, the successful candidate should have demonstratable interest in working in Investment Banking, excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively, and a desire to work in a team environment. To be considered for the position, applicants must also meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in a full-time MBA programme

• Anticipated graduation between August 2027 and July 2028

• Demonstrable interest in investment banking

• Strong academic record with a background in finance/accounting preferred

• Resume must state expected graduation month and year

• Resume must be submitted in PDF format

• Completion of the "Suited" Assessment (see details below)

The "Suited" Assessment

Complete the PJT Partners “Suited” survey. Suited is an A.I. powered assessment driven screening tool that uses assessments to holistically and objectively measure traits and characteristics that can be better predictors of success at PJT. Please CLICK HERE to create an account, ensure you use the same email address as for your application to this job. Please complete each question through the end of the Suited survey. A “Profile Complete” badge will appear once complete - there is no final “Submit” button.

PJT Partners’ success is predicated on recruiting, developing and retaining top-talent from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering an inclusive culture that welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs and enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients. Accordingly, PJT is an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, maternity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment 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.

Application Deadline: Friday 20 November.

Please apply as soon as possible as the role may closed earlier if we receive a suitable number of applications ahead of the deadline.

*To be considered, please ensure your resume/CV is submitted in PDF format.