2028 Summer Analyst - Strategic Advisory (Houston)

PJT Partners•Houston, TX

About The Position

PJT Partners is hiring a 2028 Summer Analyst for its Strategic Advisory group in Houston. The 10-week internship begins with an accelerated M&A training program, followed by further training modules throughout the program. After training, Summer Analysts work directly with the Oil & Gas Group, which advises clients on energy-related strategic advisory matters and partners with other firm business units, including PJT Camberview, Park Hill, and the Restructuring and Special Situations Group. Summer Analysts take on an integral role with exposure to a broad range of Analyst responsibilities, often working directly with senior bankers. The program provides ongoing formal and informal training and mentorship across all levels. Interns may work on sell-side transactions, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, recapitalizations, and capital raises, and may participate in transaction development, structuring, and financing, as well as internal and client meetings, negotiations, and due diligence. Applicants must be undergraduate students expecting to graduate between Fall 2028 and Spring 2029. Applications require a resume showing the expected graduation month and year, GPA, and expected Summer 2027 internships, submitted as a PDF. Applicants must also complete the PJT Partners online application and Suited assessment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.
Anticipated graduation date between Fall 2028 and Spring 2029.
Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA.
Resume must include expected internships for Summer 2027 and be submitted in PDF format.
Must complete the PJT Partners online application and Suited assessment.
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.
Highly motivated, intelligent, and a strong academic, leadership, and extracurricular record.

Responsibilities

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 often time-sensitive processes.
Assist with the execution of transactions.
Participate actively in client-facing situations.
Contribute to transaction development, structuring, and financing.
Work on sell-side transactions, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, recapitalizations, and capital raises.
Attend internal and client meetings, negotiations, and due diligence sessions.