Entry Level Graduate Private Equity Analyst Jobs

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
PJT Park Hill, our leading global alternative asset advisory and fundraising business, provides private capital advisory and fundraising services for a diverse range of investment strategies. Moreover, PJT Park Hill is the only group among its peers with top-tier dedicated private equity, alternative credit/hedge fund, real estate and secondary advisory groups.
PJT Park Hill's Direct Placement group offers Analysts the chance to engage directly with top caliber private equity firms by providing a broad range of advisory services, including vehicle formation and capital raising, as well as customized capital solutions for direct, co-investment, and other financing opportunities. The private placement process uniquely develops both the quantitative and qualitative skills required at more advanced levels across financial services.
Additional responsibilities include:

• Assist the deal team in all aspects of execution;
• Work directly with clients on drafting investment memoranda and marketing materials;
• Prepare for and coordinate all due diligence meetings and related materials;
• Help coordinate roadshow scheduling and logistics;
• Assist with various research projects;
• Support the sourcing, diligence, and origination of new mandates;
• Manage and maintain external PJT Park Hill Direct Placement materials, including marketing and pitch materials;
• Update and maintain deal pipeline offering booklets and executive presentations for PJT Partners.

Qualifications
PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred, but not required;
• Knowledge of and interest in the alternative asset industry, specifically private equity;
• Minimum of 1-2 years of prior finance experience, ideally in private placements, investment banking, alternative asset investor relations, or similar fields;
• Strong analytical skills, knowledge of financial modeling and leveraged buyout analysis;
• Detail oriented;
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and to handle multiple projects at once;
• A self-starter with the ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• Confident and self-aware with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong work ethic; genuine passion for excellence; results-oriented;
• High personal and professional integrity;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Expected annualized base salary of $120,000 to $130,000.
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.
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