Students
PJT Partners offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where early responsibility, strong mentorship and continuous development are core to the experience.
We invest in talent early and deliberately. As an intern or as part of the first year class, you'll gain unmatched exposure, solve real problems and learn alongside the most experienced professionals in the industry.
We believe that each new cohort of PJT Partners’ analysts and associates serves as our best advertisement for the graduating classes that follow. To keep this pipeline strong, we remain focused on being an employer of choice to the widest possible pool of top talent.
Recruiting Process
1. Explore
It's essential to research PJT Partners and the broader industry to understand each firm’s unique culture and whether your values and aspirations align with what makes PJT Partners different.
An excellent way to learn more about our firm is by attending on-campus or virtual events. These events provide valuable insights and networking opportunities that can help you better understand our mission and vision.
Take the opportunity to get to know our people through coffee chats, events, and alumni networks. Building these connections will give you a clearer picture of our work environment and the people who make PJT Partners a great place to be.
Lastly, deepen your research by reviewing our expertise and investor presentation. This will give you a comprehensive view of our capabilities and the value we bring to our clients.
2. Application Selection
Our recruiters and professionals will review applications and make interview selections.
We select well-rounded candidates who have strong and interesting academic backgrounds, have demonstrated curiosity and have made an effort to expand their knowledge of the industry through classes, extracurricular activities or prior experience.
3. Interview
PJT Partners has a structured interview process which aims to assess aptitude, potential and cultural fit.
Our questions will test your broad industry understanding and interest, corporate finance fundamentals and behavioral competencies.
4. Offer Decisions
Successful candidates will be those who have exhibited strong potential across the range of attributes that predict success in the role.
How to Apply
How do I apply?
Please submit an application via our careers page here. Documents should be submitted in PDF format.
A required component of the application is completing a Suited Assessment which is linked in the job description. Suited is an A.I. powered, assessment-driven recruiting platform which allows us to more accurately evaluate a candidate’s raw potential and factors beyond the resume. Instead of relying on information that can be found on a standard resume, Suited measures traits and characteristics that can be better predictors of success. The Suited Assessment provides additional data to be used in combination with other data evaluated in PJT Partners' recruiting process, and is not weighted more than other evaluation factors. Learn more about Suited here.
When do I apply?
US: Applications for our Summer Analyst Program generally open in the spring of the year prior to the program and close before the summer. Applications for our Summer Associate Program will open early fall of the year prior to the program and close in December. Please view our internship program page to learn more about application dates.
Europe: Applications for our Summer Analyst Program open in September of the year prior to the program and close in October. Applications for our Off-Cycle Program open either in winter for a September start date or August for a January start date. All opportunities will be posted on our careers page ahead of time.
Asia: Applications for our Summer Analyst Program open in September of the year prior to the program and close in October.
Global Full-Time Analyst and Associate Programs: We typically hire a majority of the class from our internship programs. Occasionally we hire additional candidates to fill our Full-Time class. Applications are posted in early August with interviews in August and September.
Who is eligible?
US & Europe: Eligible candidates for our global Summer Analyst and Summer Associate Programs are penultimate year students who have one academic year left following the intern program. In Europe, we also welcome recent graduates to apply for an internship.
Offer decisions
The size of the class varies by business, and hiring is subject to change year-over-year in all of our offices. We do not have a set number of new hires and have flexibility depending on the quality of applicants and hiring needs. Our summer intern class is sized to ensure we have a talent pipeline that can meet the needs of our anticipated full-time headcount, and therefore, everyone is eligible for a full-time offer depending on their performance during the internship. This applies for all of our locations.
Does PJT Partners sponsor visas for international students?
We encourage all candidates to apply and handle visa sponsorships on a case-by-case basis. This applies to all of our locations.
Is there a placement process for the Summer Analyst/Associate Programs within a given business?
No, these are Generalist Programs.
Other questions?
US Campus Recruiting: CampusRecruitingUS@pjtpartners.com
EMEA Campus Recruiting: CampusRecruitingEurope@pjtpartners.com
