2027 Summer Analyst - Strategic Advisory (San Francisco)

PJT Partners LP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

PJT Partners in San Francisco is seeking a Summer Analyst for our Strategic Advisory group focused on technology transactions. The 10-week internship combines an accelerated M&A training program with live deal exposure and ongoing mentorship across all levels.

The role introduces you to sellsides, acquisitions, divestitures, and private placements while you contribute to financial analysis, client presentations, and due diligence sessions alongside senior bankers.

Qualifications

• Outstanding qualitative, technical and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Robust organizational and time management skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and modeling.
• Drafting of client presentations.
• Preparation of memoranda for internal and external use.
• Conducting financial and other business related research.
• Coordinating complex and often time-sensitive processes.
• Assistance in the execution of transactions.
• Active involvement in client facing situations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Modeling

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate student

Expected graduation Fall 2027 - Spring 2028

Job description

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.

Program Description

The Strategic Advisory group consists of 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 team focuses on a diverse set of industries, including financial institutions, healthcare, industrials, energy, power & utilities, real estate, and technology, media & telecommunications. Our 10-week internship begins with an accelerated M&A training program, which is supplemented with additional training modules throughout the remainder of the internship program. Upon completion of training, Summer Analysts will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of pitches and live transactions while being staffed on a number of assignments at once. The Advisory team in San Francisco is focused exclusively on the technology sector. Due to the relatively small size of the professional staff, a Summer Analyst will assume an integral role on his or her deal teams, often working directly with senior level bankers. The internship program will provide Summer Analysts with ongoing formal and informal training, in addition to high-touch mentorship across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Summer Analysts will work on a wide range of transactions including sellsides, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, recapitalizations, private placements and leveraged buyouts.
• Summer Analysts are expected to be involved in the development, structuring and financing of transactions and will have the opportunity to attend internal and client meetings, negotiations and due diligence sessions.
• Summer Analyst work will include:

• Financial analysis and modeling
• Drafting of client presentations
• Preparation of memoranda for internal and external use
• Conducting financial and other business related research
• Coordinating complex and often time-sensitive processes
• Assistance in the execution of transactions
• Active involvement in client facing situations

Qualifications

• Outstanding qualitative, technical and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Robust organizational and time management skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure
• Basic knowledge of accounting and corporate finance

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student
• Anticipated graduation date: Fall 2027 - Spring 2028
• Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA
• Please include completed internships from Summer 2026 on your Resume
• Resume must be in PDF format
• Post-graduates, MBAs and experienced hires should refer to the Associate or Experienced hire opportunities listed on our career site.

Expected annualized base salary of $120,000. This range represents the low and high ends of the expected annualized base salary for this position. The specific base salary received by any employee will be informed by a number of factors, including but not limited to, role level and scope, location, candidate's relevant qualifications, skills and experience. Base salary is one component of PJT Partners' compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners' compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives, and benefits, including but not limited to, a discretionary bonus component.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law. 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, martial 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.