Associate - Strategic Advisory (LatAm) at PJT Partners in New York, NY

Job description

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 technology, media & telecommunications, consumer & retail, financials & insurance, GP advisory, energy, oil & gas, power, utilities & renewables, industrials, aerospace & defense, healthcare and real estate, gaming, lodging, and leisure. Associates within Strategic Advisory would be responsible for the following: > Evaluating, structuring, and recommending financial and strategic alternatives, including the analysis of mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic combinations, asset sales and divestures. > Supporting day-to-day execution of transactions, including due diligence, valuation analysis and negotiating agreements; work with senior deal team members and coordinate the development and review of materials > Analyzing financial data and developments in financial markets important to the business of PJT Partners. > Conducting research of targeted industries to support strategic and financial alternatives analyses and investment opportunities. > 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 LatAm region, as this role will be focused on that area within Strategic Advisory. Experience and interest in the LatAm region would be a plus. Client facing skills are essential as the candidate will be given exposure to C-suite executives during all phases of a transaction. 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 > 2-5 years investment banking experience > Professional working proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese > Knowledge of, intere