What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President - Strategic Advisory (Infrastructure) position at PJT Partners?
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.
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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, but not limited to technology, media & telecommunications, energy, oil & gas, power, utilities & renewables, infrastructure, industrials, consumer healthcare, and real estate, gaming, lodging & leisure.
This position will be focused in particular on the infrastructure sector, both in terms of deal origination and deal execution, supporting senior Strategic Advisory bankers with respect to covering these two sectors in North America. The individual hired for this position will also have substantial opportunity to work across the Transportation & Logistics sector.
Vice Presidents within Advisory would be responsible for the following:
- Supporting senior bankers in their day-to-day coverage of clients, including coordinating meetings both internally and externally, developing discussion topics and associated materials, tracking follow-ups, and overall tracking of client meetings and relationship coverage “intensity”.
- Developing deep knowledge of client assets, portfolios, strategies and priorities to help understand where clients are focused in areas where PJT can potentially be helpful as a means to deepen / strengthen relationships with target clients further.
- Participating in both internal and external client meetings and, over time, leading such interactions with clients.
- 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.
- Conducting research of targeted industries and analyzing financial data and developments in relevant markets and subsectors, in particular, to ensure PJT team is up-to-date with key information on transaction, trends, etc.
- Performing financial analysis related to target clients and opportunities, including valuation analysis, benchmarking analysis, internal rate of return analysis, and capital structure analysis, among other topics.
- Designing and preparing written materials for use by PJT Partners management and review by clients with respect to research, analysis, etc., performed by PJT.
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 is required.
To be considered for the position, applicants must also meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 5 years of investment banking experience
Expected annualized base salary of $250,000 to $300,000.
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.
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Salary : $250,000 - $300,000
