2027 Summer Associate - PJT Camberview (Activism)

PJT Partners•New York, NY

11d

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. PJT Camberview, PJT Partners’ industry leading shareholder advisory and activism defense practice, advises public company boards and management teams on building productive relationships with investors and navigating complex shareholder matters, including on shareholder engagement, strategic investor relations, activism and contested situations, corporate governance, and sustainability. Upon completion of training, PJT Camberview Summer Associates will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of client work that mirror the full-time associate role, including conducting research and synthesizing key information, assisting in developing messaging and creating bespoke work product for clients. Due to the relatively small size of the advisory team, a Summer Associate will assume an integral role on his or her client teams, working closely with analysts, associates and senior level team members across all three of Camberview’s business verticals.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an MBA program
Anticipated graduation date: December 2027 – Spring 2028
Resume must include expected graduation month/year
Completion of “Suited” Assessment. Please see below for more details.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing in-depth fundamental research
Strong ability to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information
Ability to communicate effectively in presentations and express complex strategies in an organized and articulate manner
Ability to comfortably interact with senior-level executives and clients
Robust organizational and time management skills
Collaborative and team-oriented with sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure
Outstanding qualitative, technical and analytical skills (desired technical skills include Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
3+ years of relevant work experience in: an investor role analyzing financial, strategic, and governance matters; an advisory role providing strategic advice to public companies on activism, corporate governance, strategy, corporate finance, operational performance, sustainability, executive compensation, investor relations, or other related field; and/or other experience related to activism advisory (financial, strategic, governance, or communications)
Bachelor's Degree, with a strong academic record

Responsibilities

Work within assigned client teams to support all aspects of client mandates
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of each assigned client, their business and industry, and their governance structure and profile
Identify and analyze potential vulnerabilities that could inform an activist’s thesis including strategic, financial, operational, board, governance, shareholder base, compensation and sustainability, and assist in developing a plan for successfully advising companies on these issues
Assist in executing campaign strategy including defensive measures, evaluation of off-ramps, comprehensive shareholder engagement and messaging strategy to achieve success for the client
Research, analyze and develop materials relating to activists, institutional investors, market and peer practices and recent governance and activism trends for use with clients
Support effective project management and team preparation for client meetings and upcoming deliverables
Help prepare senior team members for client meetings, including engagements with company leadership and board members
Contribute to the firm’s intellectual leadership by supporting the development of research materials with broad applicability
Evaluate key trends and notable updates in the activism landscape, recent campaigns, and impact of relevant regulatory changes and market conditions