2027 Summer Analyst - Strategic Advisory (San Francisco)

PJT Partners•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

PJT Partners is hiring a 2027 Summer Analyst for its Strategic Advisory group in San Francisco. The Strategic Advisory team works on complex transactions across a range of industries; the San Francisco Advisory team focuses exclusively on the technology sector. The 10-week internship begins with an accelerated M&A training program, with additional training throughout the internship. Summer Analysts participate in pitches and live transactions, contribute to multiple assignments, and may work directly with senior bankers. The program also includes formal and informal training and mentorship across all levels. Summer Analysts work on transactions such as sell-side engagements, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, recapitalizations, private placements and leveraged buyouts. They contribute to transaction development, structuring and financing, and may attend internal and client meetings, negotiations and due diligence sessions. Candidates must be currently enrolled undergraduate students anticipating graduation between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028. Applicants must submit a resume in PDF format that includes their expected graduation month and year and GPA, and lists completed internships from Summer 2026 onward. Applicants must also complete the PJT Partners online application and the Suited assessment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.
Anticipated graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.
Resume must include expected graduation month and year and GPA.
Resume must include completed internships from Summer 2026 onward.
Resume must be submitted in PDF format.
Outstanding qualitative, technical and analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure.
Basic knowledge of accounting and corporate finance.
Complete the PJT Partners online application and the Suited assessment.

Responsibilities

Work on sell-side transactions, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, recapitalizations, private placements and leveraged buyouts.
Contribute to the development, structuring and financing of transactions.
Conduct financial analysis and modeling.
Draft client presentations.
Prepare memoranda for internal and external use.
Conduct financial and other business-related research.
Coordinate complex and time-sensitive processes.
Assist in transaction execution.
Participate in client-facing situations.
Attend internal and client meetings, negotiations and due diligence sessions.