Strategy& - Deals Strategy Senior Associate

PwC•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals. Those in deal strategy at PwC will focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. Your work will involve analysing market trends, assessing business opportunities, and developing strategic frameworks to guide clients in making informed decisions regarding their deals. You will help clients navigate complex transactions, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop strategies to maximise value and achieve their business objectives. Working in this area, you will play a crucial role in assisting clients in formulating and executing effective strategies to optimise outcomes in their deal-making processes. Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity As part of the Deals Strategy team you will support clients with commercial due diligence. As a Senior Associate you will build collaborative relationships with team members, mentor junior team members, and maintain rigorous standards in delivering quality work. This role offers the chance to utilize advanced business analytics and AI-enabled software while developing meaningful client connections and navigating complex business environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Computer and Information Science
At least 3 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management preferred
Understanding private equity and corporate transactions
Analyzing company financials effectively
Building collaborative relationships with team members
Collecting and utilizing relevant business trend information
Planning and delivering work against tight deadlines
Assisting with new business development activities

Responsibilities

Utilize advanced analytics and AI tools to inform decision-making
Develop market size models, lead customer and competitor interviews and develop surveys
Navigate and adapt to complex business environments
Analyze client needs and provide tailored solutions
Contribute to the overall success of the Deals Strategy team