Associate - Strategic Advisory (Hong Kong)

PJT Partners; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

PJT Partners, located in Hong Kong, is seeking an investment banking professional with 2-3 years of M&A experience. The role involves evaluating strategic alternatives, leading transaction executions, and providing analytical support for investment opportunities.

The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and modeling skills, fluency in English and at least one Asian language, preferably Korean. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in lean teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant investment banking experience with a focus on M&A and corporate finance.
• Fluency in English and at least one additional Asian language (Korean strongly preferred).
• Strong analytical and modelling skills, with demonstrated buy-side and sell-side execution experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, structure, and recommend financial and strategic alternatives.
• Lead day-to-day transaction execution: due diligence, valuation, and negotiation.
• Conduct research of targeted industries for investment purposes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Modeling skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Fluency in English

Fluency in Korean

Job description

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank delivering strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring, special situations, and private fund advisory services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors, and governments worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, structure, and recommend financial and strategic alternatives, including mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and divestitures.
• Lead day‑to‑day transaction execution: due diligence, valuation analysis, and negotiation of contracts and other agreements; coordinate analyst materials.
• Analyze financial data and market developments relevant to PJT Partners’ business.
• Conduct research of targeted industries for investment purposes.
• Perform valuation analysis of prospective investment opportunities, assessing financial risks.
• Compare a company’s financial data with peers of similar size, industry, and location; forecast industry trends.
• Design and develop quantitative models to assess the economic performance of target companies.
• Prepare written analysis and evaluations for internal review by PJT Partners management and for client presentations.
• Participate in internal and external client meetings, contract negotiations, and due diligence sessions.
• Mentor and train junior team members, promoting a collaborative team culture.
• Gain exposure to Private Capital Solutions and Restructuring & Special Situations groups; work on diverse strategic transactions, including financial sponsor solutions, structured liquidity solutions, institutional investor solutions, and restructuring/special situations projects.
• Execute a wide range of transactions: sell‑side, divestitures, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, equity and debt recapitalizations, private placements, and corporate restructurings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2‑3 years of relevant investment banking experience with a focus on M&A and corporate finance.
• Fluency in English and at least one additional Asian language (Korean strongly preferred).
• Strong analytical and modelling skills, with demonstrated buy‑side and sell‑side execution experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in lean deal teams.
• Resume must be submitted in PDF format.

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