Strategy& Deals Strategy - Commercial Due Diligence - Sr. Associate

PwC•Chicago, IL

1d•$77,000 - $202,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Strategy& Deals Strategy - Commercial Due Diligence Senior Associate, you will help clients navigate transactions by analyzing market trends, evaluating business opportunities, and shaping strategic frameworks that support informed decisions in mergers, divestitures, and restructuring. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, manage assigned workstreams, mentor junior team members, and build meaningful client connections while developing your technical skills and broader business context within our Deals practice. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to commercial due diligence efforts, interpret data to inform insights and recommendations, and support delivery of client solutions that align with deal strategy objectives.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 3 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Master's or Masters of Business Administration degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain
Demonstrating commercial due diligence or deal strategy experience
Analyzing market trends and competitive landscapes for clients
Interpreting financial models and valuation analyses
Communicating insights clearly to senior stakeholders
Navigating ambiguity while managing assigned workstreams
Mentoring junior team members and refining deliverables

Responsibilities

Analyzing commercial due diligence requests and breaking down transaction drivers into clear workstreams
Evaluating market trends, customer segments, and competitive dynamics to inform deal strategy recommendations
Building financial and operational models to assess business performance, value creation themes, and key risks
Interpreting management materials, industry research, and public data to develop fact-based insights
Synthesizing findings into concise deliverables for client teams and transaction stakeholders
Supporting project planning, task tracking, and milestone delivery across multiple transaction assignments
Collaborating across teams to gather inputs, test assumptions, and refine strategic recommendations
Mentoring junior team members on research methods, analysis, and presentation development
Developing client relationships by anticipating needs and responding to changing transaction priorities
Upholding professional and technical standards while managing work under ambiguity and tight deadlines
Supporting value creation and growth strategy efforts by contributing to go-to-market planning and execution to help drive business expansion and enhance market presence