Associate - Strategic Advisory (Italy Coverage)

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 financial institutions, technology, media & telecommunications, natural resources, power & utilities, industrials healthcare, and real estate. 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. Leading the day-to-day execution of transactions, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and the negotiation of contracts and other agreements; work with senior management and coordinate 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. Mentoring and training of juniors, promoting team culture. The Associate will be a critical member of PJT's expanding Italy Coverage team with direct involvement in both deal execution and business development, working on lean deal teams with direct exposure to the PJT's clients and most senior practitioners. The role will span across a number of sectors. Given the lean nature of our teams, all our bankers are flexible and should be prepared to work in sectors/countries outside their main area of focus. Qualifications PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following: Top class Master's Degree from a leading university, with preference for a background in Economics, Finance, Accounting or adjacent areas Minimum 3 years of relevant Investment Banking experience with particular focus on M&A and Corporate Finance Fluency in English and Italian is required Strong analytical and modelling skills, with demonstrated buy-side and sell-side execution experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in lean deal teams 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, 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. Applicant Privacy Notice: View our Applicant Privacy Notice https://info.pjtpartners.com/PJT_Global_Applicant_Privacy_Notice here. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Applicant Privacy Notice https://info.pjtpartners.com/California_Applicant_Privacy_Notice for further information. *In order to be considered, please ensure your resume/CV is submitted in PDF format.