Associate – Strategic Advisory (Power, Utilities and Infrastructure)

Overview

In this role, you will support the Power, Utilities & Renewables practice within Strategic Advisory, driving transaction execution and business development. You will analyze financial data, build valuation models, and prepare investment theses to help clients achieve strategic objectives. You’ll work with lean deal teams and collaborate with senior practitioners to shape deals and due diligence. The position combines financial analysis, market research, and client interaction to deliver actionable advisory insights. This is an opportunity to contribute to the growth of PJT’s power/utility platform in a global context.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, structure, and propose financial/strategic alternatives for M&A, asset sales, and divestitures
• Lead day-to-day transaction execution, including due diligence, valuation, and contract negotiations; coordinate materials for associates/analysts
• Analyze financial data and market developments relevant to PJT Partners’ business
• Conduct industry research to identify investment opportunities in targeted sectors
• Perform valuation analyses of prospective opportunities and assess financial risks
• Develop quantitative models to assess economic performance of target companies
• Prepare written analyses and evaluations for management and client review
• Participate in client meetings, negotiations, and due diligence sessions

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in infrastructure/power & utilities investment banking (utilities, power, infrastructure, renewables or clean energy)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication and writing abilities
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Finance/accounting background
• Resume in PDF format

• highly motivated and intelligent
• proven self-starter
• excellent written and verbal communication
• financial modeling
• valuation analysis
• due diligence

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