2026 Summer Analyst - Strategic Advisory (New York) - PJT Partners : Job Details

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 consumer & retail, financial institutions, FinTech, healthcare, industrials, energy, power & utilities, real estate, gaming & lodging, 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. 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 have the opportunity to 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
• Assisting in the execution of transactions
• Active involvement in client facing situations

Qualifications:PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have excellent academic, leadership and extracurricular records. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

• High integrity and exceptional leadership qualities
• 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:To be considered for the 2026 Summer Analyst Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate* student
• Anticipated graduation date: Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
• Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA
• Please include expected internships for Summer 2025 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.Application Instructions:Complete the PJT Partners On-Line application for the 2026 Summer Analyst- Strategic Advisory - New York position through the following link: www.pjtpartners.com/careers/. Complete the PJT Partners Suited Assessment. Please CLICK HERE to create an account. 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 ensure you use the same email address used for your PJT application when registering on Suited. Please complete each question through the end of the survey. A Profile Complete badge will appear once complete - there is no final Submit button.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. *In order to be considered, please ensure your resume/CV is submitted in PDF format.