Associate - Strategy and Operations

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career within Deals Corporate Finance services, will provide you the opportunity to deliver innovative deal solutions to our clients, providing advice and support, from initiation through to deal completion. In short, we’re a part of helping some of the world’s leading companies across industries originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary: 

 

Our Value Creation in Deals (VCiD) team is looking to hire a suitable candidate for the role of Specialist - Operations Excellence. Location is not a constraint for the right candidate. 

About the Team: PwC’s Value Creation is a niche team providing strategic and operational advice across the deal continuum in the areas of process improvement, operations due diligence, and organization transformation including actual on-ground level implementation of strategic and operational initiatives 

 

Responsibilities: 

 

The key responsibilities will include 

• Lead comprehensive market, industry, and competitor research to gather critical data and insights that inform strategic recommendations. 

• Analyze qualitative and quantitative information from diverse sources to identify trends, opportunities, and risks for clients. 

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business challenges, objectives, and requirements; assist in framing complex problems and developing clear, actionable strategies. 

• Contribute to the formulation of strategic frameworks, business cases, growth strategies, and transformation plans. 

• Manage workstreams within client projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs and coordinating with cross-functional teams. 

• Prepare compelling presentations and reports that effectively communicate insights, recommendations, and implementation roadmaps to clients and internal stakeholders. 

• Support and guide junior team members through knowledge sharing, training, and feedback. 

• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance consulting offerings and client value. 

 

The role involves broader operations and strategy remit. The incumbent will get the opportunity to work on other areas including ODD, Performance Improvement, Organizational Transformation etc. 

 

Mandatory skill sets: 

Strategy consulting / Management Consulting 

Preferred skill sets: 

Strategy Consulting / Management Consulting 

Years of experience required: 

1-2 years 

Education qualification: 

 

MBA  

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business AdministrationDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Strategy Consulting

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Business Administration, Business Process Improvement, Carve-Outs, Change Management, Client Management, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Cost Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enhanced Due Diligence, HR Due Diligence, Inclusion, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Intellectual Curiosity, M&A Strategy, Market Research, Operational Advice, Operational Performance Management (OPM), Operations Strategy, Optimism {+ 10 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

May 7, 2026

Experience Level

Mid Level