Deals - Transaction Services - Associate Director

PwC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusion & Diversity programs

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking an Associate Director in Deals - Transaction Services to lead complex financial due diligence for buy-side and sell-side transactions. You’ll guide clients through critical decisions, analyse value drivers, and advise senior executives with clear, data-driven recommendations.

Join PwC to work with private equity, infrastructure funds, ASX-listed and large private businesses, leveraging AI and analytics to enhance delivery and build digital capability while developing a

Qualifications

• Strong core experience in transaction services; may have external audit, corporate finance or valuations background.
• Experience with market-leading private equity, corporate and infrastructure clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex, commercially focused financial due diligence for major transactions.
• Oversee buy-side and sell-side engagements; analyse performance, value drivers and risks.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior executives; translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Build sector and client understanding; provide data-driven insights to accelerate deal outcomes.
• Leverage advanced tools, including AI and analytics, to enhance delivery and client experience.
• Lead, coach and develop junior team members; foster an inclusive, high-performing environment.
• Contribute to growth of Transaction Services practice across the deals lifecycle.

Skills

Transaction services

Financial due diligence

AI tools

Analytical communication

Leadership & coaching

Client advisory

Commercial acumen

Education

CA/CPA

MBA or Master of Finance

Tools

AI analytics tools

PwC tech stack

Job description

Deals - Transaction Services - Associate Director

Years of experience, sharp commercial instinct, and the confidence to stand behind your advice — this role is built for someone who thrives at the heart of complex deals. As a Senior Manager/ Associate Director – Deals Transaction Services at PwC, you’ll bring your financial due diligence expertise, transaction services background, and digital fluency to shape high-impact M&A transactions and guide clients through their most critical decisions. You’ll work with private equity, infrastructure funds, ASX listed and large private businesses, uncovering the financial DNA of targets and influencing strategy on both buy and sell side engagements.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to makeareal impact. Here, your growth is our priority.You’llwork with leading teams, explorenew technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community ofmorethan370,000 peoplewhovalue bold ideas, collaboration, and lastingchange. Together,we’rebuilding trust andshapingthe future.

What you’ll do

• Lead and deliver complex, commercially focused financial due diligence, producing high-quality insights that support major transactions and maximise value for clients
• Oversee buy-side and sell-side engagements, analysing financial performance, key value drivers and risks to inform critical deal decisions
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, translating analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
• Build deep sector and client understanding, equipping clients with data-driven insights that accelerate deal outcomes
• Leverage PwC’s advanced tools, including AI and analytics, to enhance delivery, elevate the client experience and build digital capability
• Lead, coach and develop junior team members, fostering an inclusive, high-performing team environment
• Contribute to the growth of our Transaction Services practice, using your commercial acumen and leadership to drive impact across the deals lifecycle

What we’re looking for

• Strong core experience in transaction services (may have prior background in external audit, corporate finance or valuations)
• Solid experience working with market leading private equity, corporate and infrastructure clients
• Proficiency in AI, digital tools and emerging technologies for financial analysis
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to clearly communicate complex insights in a concise manner to a range of stakeholders
• A collaborative team player with a positive, “can do” mindset and the ability to perform under challenges across multiple engagements
• Sound commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret market trends and provide strategic, value-adding insights
• A strong commitment to integrity and care for colleagues and clients
• Proven ability to build and maintain lasting internal and client relationships
• Relevant professional qualifications and/or degree (e.g. CA/CPA, CFA, FINSIA, MBA, Master of Finance or similar)

Whatyou’llgain

• Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
• A culture valuing diverse perspectives, empowering leaders to drive innovation and collaboration, learn more about our commitment toInclusion and DiversityandFirst Nations Prosperity
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work,balancingwhat’sbest for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the futureyou’reshaping.

We know thatperksare as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offerhere.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic.We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.