PJT strategic Advisory (structured products)
First round interview next week for PJT Strategic Advisory (structured products). I’m making a transition from consulting at McK.
Can someone share how their structure products group line up against the rest? What is the culture and WLB? What are the best resources to leverage to prepare for the interview with one week in advance (no previous finance experience)?
Based on the WSO content, here's what you need to know about preparing for your interview at PJT Strategic Advisory, especially in the structured products group:
Understanding the Role and Group: PJT's Strategic Advisory services are known for their rigorous analytical approach and complex problem-solving scenarios. The structured products group will likely focus on securitization and related financial instruments. It's crucial to understand the basics of these concepts.
Culture and Work-Life Balance (WLB): While specific details about the structured products group aren't provided, PJT, in general, has a reputation for a demanding environment, similar to other top-tier advisory services. Expect a culture that values deep expertise and hard work. Work-life balance can be challenging, as with most roles in high-level advisory services.
Transitioning from Consulting to Finance: Leverage your consulting experience by focusing on your analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and client management experience. These are valuable in finance roles and will be relevant during your discussions.
Preparation Resources:
Networking: Try to connect with current or former employees of PJT's Strategic Advisory group. This can provide insider insights and potentially helpful advice specific to the group's dynamics and interview style.
Review Basic Finance Concepts: Given your background in consulting and lack of finance experience, ensure you understand fundamental finance concepts such as NPV, IRR, DCF, and basic accounting principles.
Prepare diligently, focusing on both technical skills and how your consulting background makes you a unique candidate for this role. Good luck!
Sources: PJT Restructuring & Special Situations Group Culture?, PJT Restructuring post-MBA associate?, PJT RSSG Culture?, PJT Strategic Advisory Reputation, PJT vs PWP - London Office
It's more levfin oriented. How'd it go
Intern or FT?
Does this sit within capital markets? what are exit ops for a role like this
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How did it go?
Anyone get an update from R1?
Interviewer told me they are interviewing throughout the rest of this week and superdays 2 weeks from now (if I remember correctly)
Have you had round 2?
Anyone know what this group does? Haven’t heard of PJT in SPs. Is it valuations (similar to HL or Lincoln)?
Lots of just structure no stuff
Any updates for anyone?
Got an invite for the next round
whats the second round about? is it a case or an interview?
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