Associate - Strategic Advisory (Industrials)

PJT Partners; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PJT Partners is seeking an Associate for their Strategic Advisory group, focusing on industrial sectors. The role encompasses critical responsibilities in deal execution and business development, requiring strong analytical and communication skills, along with a background in investment banking. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience to thrive in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in investment banking.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating financial and strategic alternatives.
• Leading transaction execution including due diligence.
• Conducting financial data analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Quantitative Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Associate - Strategic Advisory (Industrials)

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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.

Responsibilities

The Advisory group is one of the most experienced Investment Banking teams in the industry and has been involved in some of the largest, most complex transactions of the past twenty years. Our global Industrials team focuses on a diverse set of sub-verticals, with senior London bankers specialising in Automotive, Capital Goods, Aerospace & Defence, Business Services, Power Equipment, Industrial Technology, New Energy, Transport & Logistics and Chemicals. The team interacts extensively with country coverage colleagues across Europe, focusing its time on large situations where years of experience and close relationships allow direct access to decision makers and the opportunity to work alongside companies in defining their future.

The Associate focused in the Industrials space will be a critical part of expanding the platform with heavy involvement in both deal execution and business development, working with lean deal teams and directly with senior industrials practitioners at PJT. Responsibilities for this individual will include:

• Evaluating, structuring, and recommending financial and strategic alternatives, including the analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic combinations, asset sales, and divestures.
• Leading the day-to-day execution of transactions, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and the negotiating of contracts and other agreements; work with senior management and coordinate associate / analyst materials.
• Analysing financial data and developments in financial markets important 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 the forecast of industry trends.
• Designing and develop 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.

The team is well established at the Partner and Managing Director levels and is looking for a candidate with relevant industrials experience, a strong interest in working across large and small companies and the personality to thrive as a key part of the industrials team.

Qualifications

We seek to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and are proven self-starters. In addition to strong analytical and quantitative skills, the successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively, interests outside of work and a desire to work in a team environment. A strong background in finance/accounting is required. To be considered for the position, applicants must also meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in investment banking plus affinity with and/or direct experience in general industrials
• Resume must be in PDF format

PJT is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, 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.

California Applicants: PJT Partners will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law including, but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Investment Banking and Financial Services

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