Associate - Technology (Technology Asset Manager) at PJT Partners

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 PJT Partners Technology team is responsible for creating and continuously improving a robust and secure technology foundation that supports the firm’s business activities. We are seeking a high performing Technology Asset Manager to both own the current operational function and drive change through process and technology improvement. That starts with the ability to understand the universe of software and hardware used across the firm. Core to the role is managing the full asset lifecycle from planning and procurement, through current-state analysis and inventory control, to secure disposal. The candidate will ensure asset management practices are closely aligned with the firm's broader IT strategy, supporting technology roadmap decisions, informing investment planning, and providing the data foundation needed for initiatives across infrastructure, security, and vendor management. The candidate must establish strong relationships with all stakeholders in Technology and across relevant corporate and business functions. Key responsibilities include: Asset Tracking and Inventory Management: Maintain, monitor and update records of all technology assets, including hardware and software. Track and document assets from acquisition to disposal. Procurement and Acquisition : Oversee the procurement process for new technology assets, ensuring that purchases comply with organizational policies and are added to inventory upon delivery. Track orders and associated lead times, shipments and receipts. Lifecycle Management : Help manage the lifecycle of IT assets, including deployment, support and retirement/disposal. Advise Support Manager on equipment needs and lifecycle procedures. ITAM Maturity : A key responsibility will be assessing and advancing the firm's ITAM maturity, establishing repeatable processes, controls, and governance that move the function from reactive inventory management toward a proactive, insight-driven discipline. Security and Risk Management : Ensure new hardware and software is identified and investigated daily. Ensure compliance with firm security and usage policies. Data Analysis : Leverage the existing asset management datasets to look for opportunities, gaps and risks in our current environment. Optimize license utilization and global hardware inventory. Hands-on management of NY inventory : Work with the Support team on stockroom audits to ensure that our inventory is accessible and well-maintained. Reporting and Documentation : Generate and maintain reports and documentation on asset status to support decision-making and audit requirements. Process Improvement : Continuously evaluate and improve IT asset management processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Forecast future needs based on current trends. Participate in procurement process improvement projects. Co