Job Description

Line of Service AdvisoryIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism Deal StrategyManagement Level Senior Associate & Summary A career in our Advisory Acceleration Centre is the natural extension of PwC\xe2\x80\x99s leading class global delivery capabilities. We provide premium, cost effective, high quality services that support process quality and delivery capability in support for client engagements.Job Overview:
This position is for a Senior Associate to be part of a fast-growing Deals Strategy team within our Advisory Acceleration Center.
Deals Strategy (DS) is a specialist team within PwC Strategy& that shapes the M&A landscape by supporting PE and corporate clients in developing investment perspectives and value creation strategies that make a difference in the highly competitive M&A market. We serve private equity clients with over $2.5 trillion in assets under management, and publicly traded companies with a combined market capitalization of over $4 trillion. From initial investment strategy development to commercial due diligence, value creation post-close and exit, we\xe2\x80\x99re here to help our clients drive growth.
Our Deals Strategy Acceleration Center (DS AC) in India is a specialist team within our broader Bangalore Acceleration Center that plays a critical role in supporting DS project teams with research, analytics and knowledge management support across industries (including Technology, Media, Healthcare, Consumer Products, Retail, Industrial Products and Energy, Oil and Gas).Responsibilities Include:\xe2\x97\x8f Help create and review delivery modules (e.g., vendor benchmarking, survey analysis, website scraping, slide creation, intellectual property within the AC)\xe2\x97\x8f Help with DS AC onboarding and training programs\xe2\x97\x8f Drive day-to-day deliverables at the DS AC team by helping in work-planning, problem solving, hypothesis generation and research tools and review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance\xe2\x97\x8f Proactively assist the team in various aspects of the client engagements\xe2\x97\x8f Contribute to the development of your own and team\xe2\x80\x99s technical acumen and business acumen\xe2\x97\x8f Work closely with US DS teams to fully support client engagements\xe2\x97\x8f Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems\xe2\x97\x8f Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results\xe2\x97\x8f Engage with US counterparts to build trust and relationships in an effort to develop and market the AC brand\xe2\x97\x8f Uphold the firm\'s code of ethics and business conductOther areas:
\xe2\x97\x8f Contribute to practice enablement and business development activities (Proposal responses, client interactions, workshops etc.)Learning new tools and technologies if required. Develop/Implement automation solutions and capabilities that are aligned to clients business requirements \xe2\x97\x8f Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and explain the reasons for this choice\xe2\x97\x8f Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths and address development areas\xe2\x97\x8f Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others\xe2\x97\x8f Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends
\xe2\x97\x8f Staying in the loop and on top of the latest M&A trends and developing new skills
\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to provide examples of prior problem solving to help guide the team membersAdditional Additional Desired Experience and Skills:
\xe2\x97\x8f 4 to 7 years of industry experience, with an emphasis on service delivery
\xe2\x97\x8f Data Visualization tools such as Tableau/ Power BI and Excel/Google Charts
\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to effectively take ownership and work on multiple, concurrent projects under stringent timelines while working both independently and in a team environment
\xe2\x97\x8f Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines and utilize project management skills to manage tasks
\xe2\x97\x8f Relevant experience in conducting primary research (including desktop research, surveys and web scraping), secondary research, analysis of complex data and client-ready deliverable creation
\xe2\x97\x8f Relevant experience in private equity, commercial due diligence, target screening and / or M&A advisory preferred\xe2\x97\x8f Multi-tasking and balancing time effectively, keeping a rapid pace without sacrificing quality\xe2\x97\x8f Strong business acumen, with analytical and problem-solving skills\xe2\x97\x8f Effective written and verbal business communication skills when interacting with team members and/or clients in a professional setting\xe2\x97\x8f Extensive experience in creating clear and concise reports, including graphics and data visualization for clients and clearly presenting findings to interested parties
Desired Soft Skills:
\xe2\x97\x8f Effective communication and storytelling skills to various audiences (written and verbal)
\xe2\x97\x8f Strong work ethic, proactive and professional behavior
\xe2\x97\x8f Strategic and creative thinker, problem solverEducational Background:
\xe2\x97\x8f MBA from premier B-Schools (preferred)
\xe2\x97\x8f Strong academic credentials, analytical ability and leadership skillsAdditional Information:
\xe2\x97\x8f Time Type: Full time\xe2\x97\x8f Work Location: Bangalore
\xe2\x97\x8f Work Timings: Work hours may vary for specific projects
\xe2\x97\x8f Travel Requirements: NA
\xe2\x97\x8f Past Experience: Prior experience in consulting or exposure to a multinational environment is highly preferred.Education (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

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