Career Opportunities:
ANALYST FAQS

1. What kind of deals will I work on?
" Analysts work on interesting deals, some small and some big. The firm does buy-side and sell-side assignments, and restructuring projects. Typically, over their two years analysts have opportunities to work on each type of assignment."

2. How much time will I spend working on pitches?
" First year Analysts at PJSC are more likely to work on live deals than they would be at a larger firm."

3. How much client contact will I have?
" A lot."
" Once Analysts prove they are capable, the opportunity to interact with clients is better at PJSC than anywhere else on Wall Street."

4. How much senior banker contact will I have?
" Continual."
" Analysts have significantly more senior banker contact than at larger firms."

5. How big is a typical team?
" Two to four people."

Personal Questions

1. How much money can I make?
" Analysts are paid at the upper end of what other Analysts across Wall Street typically make."

2. What will my hours be?
" Work weeks average 60 to 80 hours. There are times, however, when transactions necessitate working beyond 80 hours per week."

3. How much administrative work am I responsible for (i.e. typing, faxing, copying, etc.)?
" There is plenty of administrative support."
" Being at a smaller firm requires that everybody does more administrative work than they otherwise would at a large firm. This is all part of contributing to the overall success of the firm."

4. Will I have opportunities to pursue outside interests?
" Yes, but only if Analysts are extremely flexible about it, meaning it is not a top priority and will be the first thing to go in a crunch."

5. How helpful is PJSC with third year transitions?
" For the best performing Analysts the firm will go to great lengths to help them meet their personal and professional goals."

6. How likely is it that I will be offered a position to stay for a third year?
" Analysts who demonstrate their capability and work ethic and who are viewed as potential role models for first year Analysts will be offered third year opportunities."

7. Does the firm ever promote Analysts directly to Associate?
" While it is rare, Analysts who perform at the highest levels, possess maturity and can articulate their long-term commitment to a career in investment banking will be offered promotions to the Associate level."

8. Will I get into a good business school?
" The short answer is "yes". Analysts at our firm have been accepted at Harvard, Wharton and Tuck.

9. How much vacation time will I get?
" Two weeks and two personal days per year."