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Deals - FS - Financial Due Diligence, Senior Associate

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
77K-202K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
77K-202K Annually
Senior level
Provides financial due diligence and strategic advisory services for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Analyzes quality of earnings, assets, cash flows, financial statements, business performance, and industry trends. Uses financial modeling and forecasting to identify deal issues and value opportunities, manages transaction processes, builds client relationships, and mentors junior staff.
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The Opportunity
As a Deals - FS - Financial Due Diligence, Senior Associate, you will provide strategic advice and business diligence services to clients in their mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. You will be responsible for analyzing financial information, focusing on quality of earnings and assets, cash flows, and other key client deal issues. As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work even when the path forward isn't clear.
In this role, you will be part of our Deals practice, where you will help clients navigate complex transactions and maximize value in their business deals. You will use a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, while developing a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and address development areas, all while upholding professional and technical standards.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing financial information to assess quality of earnings, assets, and cash flows in client transactions
- Providing strategic advice and business diligence services for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Utilizing financial modeling and forecasting techniques to support client decision-making
- Collaborating with clients to identify key deal issues and opportunities for value maximization
- Conducting comprehensive financial statement analysis to inform insights and recommendations
- Applying analytical thinking to evaluate business performance metrics and industry trends
- Managing deal processes and contractual agreements to facilitate successful transactions
- Building meaningful client connections and fostering long-term relationships
- Navigating complex situations and adapting to changing business contexts
- Mentoring junior team members and guiding them in developing their skills and knowledge
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Risk Management/Insurance
- Demonstrating proficiency in financial statement analysis and modeling
- Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret complex financial data
- Navigating ambiguity in financial due diligence processes
- Building meaningful client relationships in the finance industry
- Developing insights through critical thinking and problem-solving
- Embracing change and adapting to evolving business contexts
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

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