Analyst - Restructuring & Special Situations Group (New Business Research)

PJT Partners•New York, NY

9d•$95,000 - $135,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of financial services experience;
Knowledge of the high-yield/distressed/leverage loan market, restructuring and the credit markets broadly;
Ability to build basic cash flow financial models and develop presentations;
Hands-on experience using generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to support research and workflow efficiency;
A self-starter with the ability to work effectively as part of a team;
Strong work ethic and results-oriented mentality;
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and to handle multiple projects at a time;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Work with the Partners and COO to screen and identify companies/industries that are at risk or will become at risk of increased defaults;
Proactively work with and present research and analysis to RSSG leadership in support of new business development efforts, including financial modeling work to analyze company cash flows and sector/industry analysis and research;
Prepare company and industry/sector presentations for both internal and external use;
Participate in business development efforts and meetings with hedge funds, private equity funds and law firms;
Assist RSSG deal teams with research and market data requests;
Maintain internal databases and market statistics for use in marketing materials and presentations;
Work with the Partners and COO on RSSG financial budget forecasting, quarterly reporting requirements and other internal RSSG projects for quarterly management and board presentations.