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PJT Partners Investment Banking Analyst Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a PJT Partners Investment Banking Analyst interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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Finance & AccountingStart here. 13 questions · ~104 min
Financial statements walkthroughHard

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

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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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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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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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Behavioral & Leadership6 questions · ~48 min
Reasons for applying elsewhereMedium

Tests whether the candidate can explain pursuing multiple opportunities with self-awareness, professionalism, and a clear rationale for PJT Partners.

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Three Financial Statements WalkthroughMedium

Tests accounting fluency, structured communication, and attention to detail when explaining how the three statements connect.

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More topics2 questions · ~16 min
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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