Associate - Strategic Advisory (Telecom and Digital Infrastructure)

PJT Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PJT Partners in Greater London seeks an experienced Investment Banking professional. You will evaluate and recommend financial strategies while leading transaction executions including due diligence and valuations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, especially in Mergers and Acquisitions. Knowledge of telecommunications and technology sectors is preferred. The role necessitates fluency in English and involvement in client interactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of directly comparable Investment Banking experience focused on M&A.
• Full breadth of financing experience including equity and debt.
• Knowledge of TMT industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, structure, and recommend financial and strategic alternatives.
• Lead execution of transactions including due diligence and valuation analysis.
• Analyze financial data and market developments.

Skills

Investment Banking

Financial Modelling

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Client Interaction

Team Management

Fluency in English

Another European Language

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 3 years of directly comparable (Investment Banking) experience with particular focus on M&A
• Full breadth of financing (equity, equity linked and debt) and strategic advisory experience
• Knowledge of and experience in the TMT industry, specifically telecommunications, technology and digital infrastructure, and related transactions preferred
• Experience with financial modelling including developing detailed operating and valuation models for complex transactions
• Professional maturity and experience to interact directly with clients and drive origination and execution
• Ability to manage several projects at once and work effectively as an individual and as part of a team
• Fluency in English is required and in another European language preferred

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.