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Associate - Strategic Advisory (Generalist M&A)

PJT Partners
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
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.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Advisory group is one of the most experienced teams in the industry, and has been involved in some of the largest, most complex transactions in recent years. Our global team focuses on a diverse set of industries, including financial sponsors, financial institutions, insurance, asset managers, technology, media & telecommunications, energy, power, utilities & renewables, consumer, services, industrials, healthcare, and real estate, gaming, lodging & leisure.

Associates within the Strategic Advisory team would be responsible for the following:

  • Financial analysis and modelling
  • Drafting of client presentations
  • Preparation of memoranda for internal and external use
  • Conducting financial and other business-related research
  • Coordinating complex and time-sensitive processes
  • Active involvement in client facing situations
  • Assistance in the execution of transactions
  • Participation in talent development efforts, including recruiting

Qualifications

As a firm, we seek to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and are proven self-starters. In addition to strong analytical and quantitative skills, the successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively, interests outside of work and a desire to work in a team environment. A strong background in finance, accounting, and alternative investment strategies is required. To be considered for the position, applicants must also meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 2-5 years of investment banking experience, or an MBA degree and 2 years of investment banking or closely related experience
  • Resume must be in PDF format.

Expected annualized base salary of $200,000 to $250,000.

This range represents the low and high ends of the expected annualized base salary for this position. The specific base salary received by any employee will be informed by a number of factors, including but not limited to, role level and scope, location, candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills and experience.

Base salary is one component of PJT Partners’ compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners’ compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives, and benefits, including but not limited to, a discretionary bonus component.

PJT is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other category protected by law. PJT Partners also complies with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants. For more information or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

California Applicants: PJT Partners will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law including, but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Applicant Privacy Notice

View our Applicant Privacy Notice https://info.pjtpartners.com/PJT_Global_Applicant_Privacy_Notice here. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Applicant Privacy Notice https://info.pjtpartners.com/California_Applicant_Privacy_Notice for further information.

  • In order to be considered, please ensure your resume/CV is submitted in PDF format.

Salary : $200,000 - $250,000

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