Deals Strategy Senior Associate

Description

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we value every individual's role in shaping our future. We're looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results, and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness. We seek self-aware, collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.

Our Deals Strategy & Operations (DSO) team offers strategic advice to a broad range of stakeholders - regional and international corporates, leading private equity houses, family offices, major banks, funds, government entities, and companies undertaking mergers and acquisitions or investment opportunities. We deliver deep strategic, commercial and operational insights to help clients think through investment/divestment decisions about businesses. We advise our clients on critical operational and transformational challenges, and evaluate business plans and company strategies against market performance and competitor strength, to deliver a rigorous appraisal of a business’ commercial and operational outlook. Our main focus is to deliver top strategy-led solutions to our clients.

Role Responsibilities

As a Deals Strategy & Operations Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Solve complex client problems by structuring analysis, applying strategic frameworks, and synthesizing insights
• Conduct commercial due diligence, market entry strategies, feasibility studies, and portfolio development initiatives
• Take ownership of workstream components and collaborate closely with team members to deliver well-structured, insight-driven deliverables
• Research, aggregate, and analyze data to provide actionable recommendations
• Contribute to the development of business plans and strategic roadmaps for clients
• Participate in internal business development activities, including proposal support and opportunity pipeline development
• Actively support Managers and Senior Managers on engagements across key industry verticals
  
  

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant consulting or professional services experience, ideally supporting M&A transactions ( e.g. commercial due diligence, market assessments, feasibility studies, market research)
• Exposure to Healthcare, Energy, Utilities, Sustainability , Transportation & Logistic, Industrials, Manufacturing or Financial Services sectors is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L required ; experience with 3-statement models a plus)
• Proven experience with PowerPoint and Excel , including building market models and conducting quantitative analysis
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities (to be assessed through interviews and case studies)
• Experience conducting strategic research, supporting acquisitions, and developing business plans
• Confident communicator with ability to engage senior clients and stakeholders
• Self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow in a high-performance team environment
• Comfortable navigating multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Familiarity with digital and technology-enabled solutions to enhance delivery
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to travel 40%–60% based on client needs, with flexibility to support cross-border engagements
  
  

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 Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Plan Evaluation, Capital IQ, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Development, Creativity, Customer Due Diligence, Deal Structures, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility {+ 12 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date