2027 Summer Analyst - Strategic Advisory (San Francisco)

Program Description:

The Strategic Advisory group consists of one of the most experienced investment banking teams in the industry, and has been involved in some of the largest, most complex transactions of the past twenty years. Our global team focuses on a diverse set of industries, including financial institutions, healthcare, industrials, energy, power & utilities, real estate, and technology, media & telecommunications. Our 10-week internship begins with an accelerated M&A training program, which is supplemented with additional training modules throughout the remainder of the internship program. 

Upon completion of training, Summer Analysts will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of pitches and live transactions while being staffed on a number of assignments at once. The Advisory team in San Francisco is focused exclusively on the technology sector. Due to the relatively small size of the professional staff, a Summer Analyst will assume an integral role on his or her deal teams, often working directly with senior level bankers. The internship program will provide Summer Analysts with ongoing formal and informal training, in addition to high-touch mentorship across all levels. 

Responsibilities:

Summer Analysts will work on a wide range of transactions including sellsides, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, recapitalizations, private placements and leveraged buyouts. Summer Analysts are expected to be involved in the development, structuring and financing of transactions and will have the opportunity to attend internal and client meetings, negotiations and due diligence sessions. Summer Analyst work will include: 

• Financial analysis and modeling
• Drafting of client presentations
• Preparation of memoranda for internal and external use
• Conducting financial and other business related research
• Coordinating complex and often time-sensitive processes  
• Assistance in the execution of transactions
• Active involvement in client facing situations

Qualifications:

PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have excellent academic, leadership and extracurricular records. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Outstanding qualitative, technical and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Robust organizational and time management skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure
• Basic knowledge of accounting and corporate finance

Requirements:

To be considered for the 2027 Summer Analyst Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate* student  
• Anticipated graduation date: Fall 2027 – Spring 2028
• Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA
• Please include completed internships from Summer 2026 on your Resume
• Resume must be in PDF format  

* Post-graduates, MBAs and experienced hires should refer to the Associate or Experienced hire opportunities listed on our career site.

Application Instructions:

• Complete the PJT Partners On-Line application for the “2027 Summer Analyst – Strategic Advisory (San Francisco)" position through the following link: .
• Complete the PJT Partners “Suited” Assessment. Please  to create an account. Suited is an A.I. powered assessment driven screening tool that uses assessments to holistically and objectively measure traits and characteristics that can be better predictors of success at PJT. Please ensure you use the same email address used for your PJT application when registering on Suited. Please complete each question through the end of the survey.  A “Profile Complete” badge will appear once complete - there is no final “Submit” button.

Expected annualized base salary of $120,000.

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.

*In order to be considered, please ensure your resume/CV is submitted in PDF format.