Associate - Strategic Advisory (Power & Utilities)

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.

The Associate focused in the Power & Utilities space will be a critical part of expanding the platform with heavy involvement in both deal execution and business development, working with lean deal teams and directly with senior power & utilities practitioners at PJT. Responsibilities for this individual will include:

• 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.
• Analysing 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.

We are seeking candidates who possess knowledge of and interest in the Power & Utilities industry, as this role will be specifically within PJT’s Power & Utilities sector in Strategic Advisory.

Qualifications:

• 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 is required.
• To be considered for the position, applicants must also meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in infrastructure/power & utilities investment banking (utilities, power, infrastructure, renewables or clean energy)
• Resume must be in PDF format

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, colour, 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 offence 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.