Administrative Assistant (Float)

PJT 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.

To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com. 

PJT is hiring an experienced and highly motivated Floating Administrative Assistant to provide support to professionals across all business areas. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, transition seamlessly between teams, and possess strong administrative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide flexible administrative support across multiple teams and senior professionals, covering for absences (holiday, sickness, leave) and peaks in workload
• Manage complex, fast-moving calendars, including scheduling client meetings and internal meetings across time zones
• Maintain a clear, running handover log for each team covered, capturing standing preferences, key contacts, recurring tasks, and open items
• Arrange travel and reservations for professionals (e.g. flights, cars, hotels using good judgment with respect to timing and cost; assist with client travel as required
• Expense management; tracking, preparing and processing expense reconciliations, out-of-pocket reports and invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide general support on broader activities as needs arise, including on reception, providing input on training programs and onboarding, new joiner orientation etc.

PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Moves confidently between teams, personalities and working styles, building credibility quickly and working well alongside the dedicated team assistants
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure; problem solve and make adjustments as needed
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential and market-sensitive information with discretion, and a polished presence when dealing with senior bankers and clients
• Professional presence, positive demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
• The desire to work as part of a strong team
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and strong work ethic
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Workday experience a plus

PJT 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.

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*In order to be considered, please ensure your resume/CV is submitted in PDF format.