Job Description

Line of Service AssuranceIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism AssuranceManagement Level Associate & Summary A career within Financial Markets Business Advisory services, will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to a variety of audit, regulatory, valuation, and financial analyses services to design solutions that address our clients complex accounting and financial reporting challenges, as well as their broader business issues.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As an Associate, you\'ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
• Build and maintain an internal and external network.
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Main purpose of the job and key background information(Note: Key responsibilities are assigned based on an evaluation of the candidates professional qualification, relevant experience, Excel skills, and a demonstrated working knowledge of financial analysis that impacts the business and economic environment.)You will play an integral role in valuation services provided to PwC audit companies as well as non-audit companies as it relates to various debt/equity investments and valuation of portfolio companies.Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Analysing third party valuations by challenging assumptions and performing sensitivity analysis on a wide range of illiquid investments across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory Developing deep technical strength in the valuation of alternative assets, serving as a firm resource for that expertise Reporting and presenting analysis and conclusions including written reports, and drafting valuation queries for audit team Valuation-related work including but not limited to solid experience of constructing and reviewing valuation models such as: DCF, comparable company / bond, option pricing model (knowledge of building breakpoints), waterfall allocation methods etc. Understanding of Debt & Equity industry, Startup and VC funding, and understanding capital structure of private company End to end understanding of various nuances in arriving at fair valuation of private companys shares Analyze key financial metrics depending on the portfolio companys industry, identify historical trends and perform calibration analysis to understand the key drivers causing the changes in the company's valuation in each reporting period. Playing a role in discussions, proactively ask questionsand share an informed point of view;Requirements/ Skills Bachelors in finance/Accounting/Economics or related field with focus on valuation methods (B. Com, B.Sc. with Economics Hons) 0-2 year of experience Knowledge on Microsoft Office especially Excel Understanding of corporate financial statements and various types of securities will be an advantage Proficient written and verbal English communication skills Commitment to continuous training and to proactively learn new processes Demonstrated self-motivation and a desire to take responsibility for personal growth and developmentEducation (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Required SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel RequirementsAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?Government Clearance Required?Job Posting End Date April 28, 2025

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