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PJT Partners Interview Questions

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Finance & AccountingStart here. 14 questions · ~112 min
Basic LBOHard

Build a basic paper LBO, calculate sponsor MOIC and IRR, and test returns across exit multiple scenarios.

ValuationLBOFinancial ModelingPPJT Partners
Unlevered Free Cash FlowMedium

Calculate UFCF from EBIT, taxes, D&A, capex, and working capital, then test sensitivity to higher capital expenditures.

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Valuing private companiesHard

Explain private-company valuation using trading comps, precedent transactions, and DCF, then bridge enterprise value to equity value.

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Financial statements walkthroughHard

Walk through how revenue, COGS, and depreciation flow through the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

Accounting FundamentalsFinancial StatementsThree-Statement ModelingPPJT Partners
Business model overviewHard

Explain a company’s revenue model, cost structure, cash conversion, and valuation drivers using a concise financial framework.

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Behavioral & Leadership6 questions · ~48 min
Walking Through Your ResumeEasy

Tests structured self-introduction, career narrative, motivation, and ability to connect past experience to the role.

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Rates and M&A EnvironmentMedium

Assesses understanding of macro rates and their effect on deal activity.

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Industry Business ModelMedium

Tests ability to analyze a company’s model and external pressures.

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