Associate or Vice President - Strategic Advisory (Oil & Gas)

Oil & Gas Associate Or Vice PresidentPJT 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.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 sponsors, financial institutions, insurance, asset managers, technology, media & telecommunications, energy, power, utilities & renewables, consumer, services, industrials, healthcare, and real estate, gaming, lodging & leisure.The Oil & Gas Associate or Vice President will be a critical member of PJT's expanding oil & gas platform with direct involvement in both deal execution and business development, working on lean deal teams with direct exposure to the most senior oil & gas practitioners at PJT in Houston, New York and London. Upstream experience is required with broader energy sector knowledge considered a plus.Candidates will have exposure to all areas of the PJT platform that includes domestic and international energy strategic advisory, as well as partnering with the restructuring and special situations group around distressed energy situations.We are seeking qualified candidates who possess knowledge and interest in O&G advisory. Associates and Vice Presidents 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 divesturesLeading and supporting day-to-day execution of transactions, including due diligence, valuation analysis and negotiating agreements; work with senior deal team members and coordinate the development and review of materialsAnalyzing financial data and developments in financial markets important to the business of PJT PartnersConducting research of targeted industries to support strategic and financial alternatives analyses and investment opportunitiesPerforming valuation analysis of prospective investment opportunities under consideration, including the assessment of financial risksComparing a company's financial data with other companies of the same industry, size and location to the forecast of industry trendsDesigning and developing quantitative models to assess the economic performance of targeted companiesPreparing written analysis and evaluations of investment opportunities for use by PJT Partners management and review by clientsParticipating in both internal and external client meetings, negotiation of contracts and other agreements and due diligence sessionsPJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have excellent academic, leadership and extracurricular records. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:4 – 6 years of experience in a relevant field or experience in an Oil & Gas group at a bulge bracket or boutique advisory firmAnalytical and detail oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsSelf-motivated and proactiveAptitude to work collaboratively in a team environmentRobust organizational and time management skillsStrong work ethic and ability to work well under pressureResume must be in PDF format.Expected annualized base salary of $225,000 – $300,000.This range represents the low and high ends of the expected annualized base salary for this position. The specific base salary received by any employee will be informed by a number of factors, including but not limited to, role level and scope, location, candidate's relevant qualifications, skills and experience.Base salary is one component of PJT Partners' compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners' compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives, and benefits, including but not limited to, a discretionary bonus componentPJT 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.California Applicants: PJT Partners will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law including, but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Applicant Privacy Notice:View our Applicant Privacy Notice here. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Applicant Privacy Notice for further information.*In order to be considered, please ensure your resume/CV and cover letter is submitted in PDF format.