Vice President or Director - Strategic Advisory (Consumer & Retail)

About the role

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank delivering strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations, and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments worldwide. Through PJT Park Hill, the firm provides private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity, real estate and hedge funds. PJT believes that assembling the best team is central to building an enduring franchise and fosters an inclusive culture that welcomes diverse perspectives to deliver the best advice and insights to clients.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Advisory group is a highly experienced team involved in some of the largest and most complex transactions across industries including technology, media & telecommunications, consumer & retail, energy, oil & gas, power, utilities & renewables, industrials, healthcare, real estate, gaming, lodging, leisure, GP stakes, financial services, insurance and fintech. The Consumer & Retail team focuses on consumer packaged goods across food, beverage, beauty, home and personal care, among others, and has advised on major M&A transactions in recent years.

Vice Presidents and Directors in Strategic Advisory are responsible for:

• Evaluating, structuring and recommending financial and strategic alternatives, including mergers, acquisitions, strategic combinations, asset sales and divestitures
• Leading and supporting day-to-day transaction execution, including due diligence, valuation analysis and negotiating agreements; working with senior deal team members and coordinating the development and review of materials
• Analyzing financial data and developments in financial markets relevant to PJT Partners’ business
• Conducting industry research to support strategic and financial alternatives analyses and investment opportunities
• Performing valuation analysis of prospective investment opportunities, including assessment of financial risks
• Comparing a company’s financial data with peers by industry, size and location to forecast industry trends
• Designing and developing quantitative models to assess the economic performance of targeted companies
• Preparing written analysis and evaluations of investment opportunities for PJT Partners management and client review
• Participating in internal and external client meetings, contract negotiations, and due diligence sessions
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders and clients

Qualifications

• Passion for the Consumer & Retail sector and strong knowledge of the industry holistically
• Client-facing experience with regular exposure to C-suite executives and industry leaders
• Highly motivated, intelligent self-starter with a strong academic and professional background
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, communication and writing skills
• Interests outside of work and a desire to work in a team environment
• Strong background in finance/accounting
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years of investment banking experience

Pay

Expected annualized base salary of $300,000 to $350,000. The specific base salary will be informed by role level and scope, location, candidate qualifications, skills and experience. Base salary is one component of PJT Partners’ compensation structure, which may also include discretionary bonuses and other incentives.