2026 Full Time Analyst - Strategic Advisory (Structured Products)

PJT Partners•New York, NY

About The Position

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank that provides strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations, and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors, and governments. The firm emphasizes having a strong team and fostering an inclusive culture to deliver the best advice to clients. The Strategic Advisory group is a highly experienced team involved in complex transactions across diverse industries including technology, media & telecommunications, energy, power & utilities, industrials, healthcare, and real estate. As a First Year Analyst in the Structured Products group, the role involves working directly with large financial sponsors and corporate clients on transactions within structured fund finance (e.g., collateralized fund obligations, rated feeders) and asset-based finance (e.g., ABS, joint ventures, forward flows) asset classes. Analysts will participate in all aspects of pitches and live transactions, assuming an integral role due to the relatively small professional staff, often working directly with senior level bankers.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student or recently graduated
Anticipated graduation date: Spring 2025 – Spring 2026
Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA
Resume must be in PDF format
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

Analyzing capital structures and cash flows models
Facilitating due diligence on prospective and active client mandates
Creating presentations and memoranda to present to clients and internal parties
Preparing investor materials across all transaction structure and legal-related matters
Coordinating complex and time-sensitive transaction processes with clients, investors, rating agencies, and external legal counsel
Monitoring of financial and securitization markets and industry trends
Active involvement in client-facing situations
Ongoing investor relationship development and management
Participation in talent development efforts, including recruiting