Secondary Research Analyst - Deals and Financial Due Diligence

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Specialist

Job Description & Summary

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 financial due diligence at PwC will focus on providing strategic advice and business diligence services to clients in their mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. You will be responsible for analysing financial information focusing on quality of earnings and assets, cash flows and other key client deal issues.

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:  

 We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Secondary Research Analyst to support our Deals Team. The ideal candidate should experience conducting comprehensive secondary research to gather market, industry, and competitive insights. This role involves synthesizing complex data to inform deal evaluation, financial modelling, valuation, and strategic decision-making processes, working closely with various internal teams including Data Strategy and Valuation. 

  

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct thorough secondary research using a variety of sources including market reports, industry databases, financial statements, news outlets, and regulatory filings.  

• Gather and analyze relevant market, competitor, economic, and sector data to support deal sourcing, evaluation, and strategic initiatives.  

• Collaborate closely with Financial Modelling, Valuation, and Data Strategy teams to provide accurate, timely, and actionable insights.  

• Summarize findings in clear, well-structured reports, presentations, and dashboards for use by senior management and deal teams.  

• Oversee a team of financial modelling analysts, providing guidance, training, and performance management to ensure high-quality deliverables.  

• Validate and cross-verify data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.  

• Track industry trends, emerging opportunities, and potential risks related to ongoing deals and new market entry efforts.  

• Support due diligence processes by providing contextual and market intelligence inputs. 

Mandatory skill sets: 

Secondary Research 

 

Preferred skill sets: 

Financial Modelling 

 

Years of experience required: 

0-3 years 

 

Education qualification: 

Graduate / Postgraduate (finance) 

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

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor DegreeDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Data Analysis

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisitions, Active Listening, Business Performance Metrics, Business Valuations, Communication, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting, Deal Management, Earnings Quality, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Finance Industry, Financial Advising, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Economics, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Modeling {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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