In this role, you contribute to client engagements in M&A consulting, focusing on data analysis, stakeholder management, and relationship building.
At PwC, our people in Deals, M&A - data and analytics focus on leveraging data to drive insights and make informed business decisions. They utilise advanced analytics techniques to help clients optimise their operations and achieve their strategic goals. In data analysis at PwC, you will focus on utilising advanced analytical techniques to extract insights from large datasets and drive data-driven decision-making. You will leverage skills in data manipulation, visualisation, and statistical modelling to support clients in solving complex business problems.
Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
The Opportunity
As part of the Deals; M&A - Tech & Data team you contribute to business consulting projects and understand the business deal transaction environment. As an Associate you focus on learning and contributing to client engagement and projects while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You navigate multiple engagements, manage stakeholder expectations, and build relationships with clients.
Responsibilities
- Contributing to client engagement and projects
- Understanding business deals & M&A transaction Consulting environments
- Navigating multiple engagements
- Managing stakeholder expectations
- Building relationships with clients
- Developing skills and knowledge in business consulting
- Enhancing quality through technology-enabled experiences
- Participating in project tasks and research
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing/Analytics/Science
- 2 years of experience in Deals, M&A - Tech & Data
What Sets You Apart
- Master's Degree preferred
- Certifications in database programming such as Oracle, MS SQL Server, etc. and/or data visualization certifications such as Tableau and PowerBI
- Certifications within cloud technology platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.
- Certifications within predictive modeling and/or machine learning platforms such as Python, SAS, etc.
- Possessing analytics & problem-solving capabilities
- Proficiency with relational database models and writing SQL queries
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. QlikView, Tableau, Power BI)
- Basic understanding of key financial statements and accounting principles
- Ability to think critically about problems and apply analytics strategy
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
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.
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.
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.
The salary range for this position is: $63,000 - $140,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. 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
Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
- Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
- Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
- Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
- Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
- Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
- Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
- Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the Deals; M&A - Tech & Data team you contribute to business consulting projects and understand the business deal transaction environment. As an Associate you focus on learning and contributing to client engagement and projects while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You navigate multiple engagements, manage stakeholder expectations, and build relationships with clients.
Responsibilities
- Contributing to client engagement and projects
- Understanding business deals & M&A transaction Consulting environments
- Navigating multiple engagements
- Managing stakeholder expectations
- Building relationships with clients
- Developing skills and knowledge in business consulting
- Enhancing quality through technology-enabled experiences
- Participating in project tasks and research
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing/Analytics/Science
- 2 years of experience in Deals, M&A - Tech & Data
What Sets You Apart
- Master's Degree preferred
- Certifications in database programming such as Oracle, MS SQL Server, etc. and/or data visualization certifications such as Tableau and PowerBI
- Certifications within cloud technology platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.
- Certifications within predictive modeling and/or machine learning platforms such as Python, SAS, etc.
- Possessing analytics & problem-solving capabilities
- Proficiency with relational database models and writing SQL queries
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. QlikView, Tableau, Power BI)
- Basic understanding of key financial statements and accounting principles
- Ability to think critically about problems and apply analytics strategy
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
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.
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.
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.
The salary range for this position is: $63,000 - $140,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. 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
Top Skills
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Power BI
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