Deals Advisory - Data Specialist - Associate

PwC; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking an Associate Data Specialist to join our Deals Advisory practice. You will engage in forensic services, focusing on fraud, investigations, and regulatory enforcement, delivering data-driven insights for client engagements across geographies.

As an Associate, you’ll learn, contribute to engagements, and grow your technical and consulting skills within a collaborative, global team.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a data, analytics, reporting or tech role.
• Experience with structured data using SQL and reporting/visualisation tools.
• Proficiency in Python, pytest, Git fundamentals and CI/CD basics.
• Exposure to cloud data platforms, data transformation or reporting solutions.
• Understanding of data quality, governance and data management principles.
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support data analysis, preparation, management and use in programs.
• Collaborate with data, technology and business teams to deliver insights.
• Maintain quality standards and support data-driven decision making.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and provide updates.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Analytical & Problem Solving

Teamwork & Collaboration

Business Awareness

Delivery Focus

Adaptability & Learning

Education

BE

Btech

Mtech

BCA

MCA

Tools

SQL

Python

Git

CI/CD

Cloud data platforms

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Description:

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Forensic Technology

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Deals Advisory - Data Specialist - Experienced Associate, you will engage in forensic services, focusing on fraud, investigations, and regulatory enforcement. Within our Deals practice, you will contribute to client support by leveraging forensic technology to provide insights and solutions. This role involves working closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions that address complex challenges.

As an Associate, you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagements while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will be exposed to clients to learn how to build meaningful connections, manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources. You will be expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, embrace ambiguity, ask questions, and use these challenges as opportunities for growth.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will be part of a dynamic team that supports commercial diligence and value creation. You will have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing, using critical thinking to break down complex concepts and deliver impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

Profile: Early-career data practitioner with 1 - 3 years of experience delivering data-related activities within project, operational, or transformation environments

Role Overview

The Data Specialist is a delivery-focused practitioner who supports the analysis, preparation, management, and use of data within business and transformation programmes. The role combines developing technical skills with strong analytical capabilities and collaboration across teams. The individual is expected to contribute to data activities under the guidance of senior practitioners, maintain quality standards, and support data-driven decision-making.

Essential Non-Technical Skills

- Stakeholder Engagement: Work effectively with business and technical stakeholders

to understand requirements and provide updates on assigned tasks. Escalate issues

and seek clarification where required.

- Communication: Communicate data findings and project updates to team members

and stakeholders. Produce accurate documentation and reports.

- Analytical & Problem Solving: Investigate data issues and support root‑cause

analysis activities. Apply structured approaches to problem solving with guidance

from senior team members.

- Teamwork & Collaboration: Work collaboratively with data, technology, and business

teams. Contribute positively to team objectives and knowledge sharing.

- Business Awareness: Develop understanding of business processes, organizational

objectives, and relevant regulatory requirements.

- Delivery Focus: Manage assigned tasks effectively and deliver work to agreed

timelines and quality standards. Develop quality assurance skills across all types of

deliverables.

- Adaptability & Learning: Demonstrate willingness to learn new tools, technologies,

and ways of working. Adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.

What You Must Have

Experience expectations

1 - 3 years of experience in a data, analytics, reporting, or technology-related role.

Experience working with structured data using SQL and reporting or visualisation tools.

Awareness of software engineering principles (SOLID, DRY), writing clean, readable, reusable

Python, unit testing basics (pytest), Git branching & PR reviews, and an introduction to CI/CD

pipelines.

Exposure to cloud data platforms, data transformation, or reporting solutions.

Experience supporting delivery within project or operational environments.

Understanding of data quality, governance, and data management principles.

Ability to work independently on defined tasks while seeking guidance when required.

Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop technical and consulting skills.

Location

Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore

Education

BE, Btech, Mtech, BCA, MCA

Travel Requirements

Not Specified