Real Assets Senior Associate

PwC Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a Real Assets Senior Associate to support deals across energy, infrastructure and mining sectors. You will contribute to M&A advisory, complex project financings, and financial modeling while coordinating stakeholders and resources.

The role emphasizes hybrid work and value-driven client service. The position focuses on developing financial analyses, market research, and project controls, with opportunities to work on pitch materials and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project finance/M&A, economic or policy analysis, or in an engineering consulting/project management firm would be an asset.
• Interest in pursuing a professional designation in finance (CFA, CBV) or in project management (PMP, PQS) would be an asset.
• Keen desire and interest to acquire financial modeling skills.
• Ability to work on multiple and diverse projects with tight deadlines.
• Ability to use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from trends and problems.
• Familiarity with AI/GenAI/Agentic AI use case development would be an asset.
• This role doesn't support completion of the Canadian CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lead M&A advisory roles for buy-side and sell-side mandates of infrastructure assets involving valuation, marketing and deal execution
• Participate in complex project developments, financings, and transactions in the energy, infrastructure, and mining sectors
• Participate in developing financial models and assist in complex data analysis and modeling including preparing visual representations of data
• Conduct feasibility studies, financial and commercial analysis, and risk assessments for projects and companies
• Perform independent validation of project data
• Participate in the development of project management processes and in the development, implementation, and monitoring of project controls
• Participate in writing reports, procurement documents, and/or information memorandums
• Undertake market research and benchmarking exercises as directed
• Assist in developing business development opportunities for the real assets practice and the preparation of pitch decks, marketing materials, and proposals
• Assist in developing work plans, indicative schedules and budget estimates
• Assist in developing AI/GenAI use case demo and go to market materials for priority sectors

Skills

M&A advisory

Financial modeling

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

AI/GenAI use case

Job description

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals. Those in Real Assets at PwC advise public and private sector clients in procuring, developing, financing, and executing projects in the energy, infrastructure, and mining sectors. Your work will demonstrate and build on strong commercial and financial acumen, sectoral expertise, project management skills, and the ability to coordinate various stakeholders and resources.

Meaningful work you'll be part of

As a Real Assets Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in lead M&A advisory roles for buy-side and sell-side mandates of infrastructure assets involving valuation, marketing and deal execution
• Participate in complex project developments, financings, and transactions in the energy, infrastructure, and mining sectors
• Participate in developing financial models and assist in complex data analysis and modeling including preparing visual representations of data
• Conduct feasibility studies, financial and commercial analysis, and risk assessments for projects and companies
• Perform independent validation of project data
• Participate in the development of project management processesand in the development, implementation, and monitoring of project controls
• Participate in writing reports, procurement documents, and/or information memorandums
• Undertake market research and benchmarking exercises as directed
• Assist in developing business development opportunities for the real assets practice and the preparation of pitch decks, marketing materials, and proposals
• Assist in developing work plans, indicative schedules and budget estimates
• Assist in developing AI/GenAI use case demo and go to market materials for priority sectors

Experiences And Skills You’ll Use To Solve

• Previous experience (including internships) working in either project finance/M&A, economic or policy analysis, or within an engineering consulting/project management firm would be an asset
• An interest in pursuing a professional designation in finance (CFA, CBV) or in project management (PMP, PQS) would be an asset
• Keen desire and interest to acquire financial modeling skills
• Ability to work on multiple and diverse projects and on projects with tight deadlines
• Ability to use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends and problem-solve
• Familiarity with AI/GenAI/Agentic AI use case development would be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to learn/problem solve, a curious mind-set and openness to working in sometimes highly ambiguous situations would be an asset
• This role doesn't support completion of the Canadian CPA designation.
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $58,400 - $97,500. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you'll love PwC

We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

We're committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

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