Analyst, Direct Placement

Job Description

Analyst – PJT Park Hill Direct Placement | PJT Partners

The Tone:
This is an Analyst role at PJT Partners, located in New York, United States. PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank renowned for its team of senior professionals who deliver 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 globally. This position is situated within PJT Park Hill’s Direct Placement group, which stands out among its peers with top-tier dedicated private equity, alternative credit/hedge fund, real estate, and secondary advisory groups. The Analyst will engage directly with top-caliber private equity firms by providing a broad range of advisory services, including vehicle formation, capital raising, and customized capital solutions for direct, co-investment, and other financing opportunities. This unique process is designed to develop both the quantitative and qualitative skills essential for more advanced levels across financial services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, New York, United States
• Pay: $120000–$130000 yearly
• Team: PJT Park Hill’s Direct Placement group
• Mission: To provide a broad range of advisory services and customized capital solutions for direct, co-investment, and other financing opportunities to private equity firms.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Deal Execution: Assist the deal team in all aspects of execution for private capital advisory and fundraising services.
• Client Documentation: Work directly with clients on drafting comprehensive investment memoranda and marketing materials essential for capital raising.
• Due Diligence Coordination: Prepare for and coordinate all due diligence meetings, ensuring all related materials are organized and presented effectively.
• Research & Origination: Conduct various research projects and support the sourcing, diligence, and origination efforts for new mandates within the Direct Placement group.
• Material Management: Manage and maintain external PJT Park Hill Direct Placement materials, including marketing and pitch materials, alongside updating deal pipeline offering booklets and executive presentations for PJT Partners.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree is preferred (ideally in Accounting, Finance, or Economics), accompanied by demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the alternative asset industry, specifically private equity.
• Experience: A minimum of 1–2 years of prior finance experience is required, ideally in private placements, investment banking, alternative asset investor relations, or similar fields.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, knowledge of financial modeling and leveraged buyout analysis, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.