Vice President - Strategic Advisory (Power, Utilities & Renewables)

PJT Partners•New York, NY

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

Knowledge of and interest in the power, utilities and renewable energy industry.
Highly motivated, intelligent, and proven self-starters.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to write effectively.
Interests outside of work and a desire to work in a team environment.
Strong background in finance/accounting is required.
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 5 years of investment banking experience

Responsibilities

Evaluating, structuring, and recommending financial and strategic alternatives, including the analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic combinations, asset sales, and divestures.
Leading the day-to-day execution of transactions, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and the negotiating of contracts and other agreements; work with senior management and coordinate associate / analyst materials.
Analyzing financial data and developments in financial markets important to the business of PJT Partners.
Conducting research of targeted industries for investment purposes.
Performing valuation analysis of prospective investment opportunities under consideration, including the assessment of financial risks.
Comparing a company’s financial data with other companies of the same industry, size, and location to the forecast of industry trends.
Designing and developing quantitative models to assess the economic performance of targeted companies.
Preparing written analysis and evaluations of investment opportunities for use by PJT Partners management and review by clients.
Participating in both internal and external client meetings, negotiation of contracts and other agreements, and due diligence sessions.