IN_Senior Associate_Power BI_Data and Analytics_Advisory_Bangalore

PwC South Africa; Bengaluru; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a Senior Associate in Data, Analytics & AI to translate complex data into insights, build scalable analytics solutions, and drive AI-enabled business outcomes. The role emphasizes BI design, data modeling, and end-to-end data workflows in a dynamic advisory setting.

You will work with clients and internal teams to implement advanced analytics using Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate, while exploring enterprise AI applications and governance.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Power BI (DAX, data modeling, report/dashboard design)
• Experience in data warehousing and data modeling (dimensional modeling, normalization/denormalization, schema design)
• Practical experience building solutions with Power Apps; experience automating workflows with Power Automate

Responsibilities

• 7–10 years of Strong hands-on experience with Power BI (DAX, data modeling, report/dashboard design)
• Experience in data warehousing and data modeling (dimensional modeling, normalization/denormalization, schema design)
• Practical experience building solutions with Power Apps; automating workloads with Power Automate

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Claude exposure

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Master of Engineering

Tools

N/A

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Data, Analytics & AI Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in 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.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us. At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary

• 7–10 years of Strong hands-on experience with Power BI (DAX, data modeling, report/dashboard design)
• Experience in data warehousing and data modeling (dimensional modeling, normalization/denormalization, schema design)
• Practical experience building solutions with Power Apps
• Experience automating workflows with Power Automate
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and SQL AI & Emerging Tech
• Good working exposure to Claude or similar LLM-based AI assistants — understanding capabilities, limitations, and practical applications
• Working knowledge of MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar frameworks for connecting AI models to external tools/data
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools in a professional capacity (not just casual use) — e.g., building AI-assisted workflows, prompting for enterprise tasks, integrating AI into existing tools
• A genuine curiosity for exploring how AI can be applied — both for personal productivity and at enterprise scale
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity, since AI tooling and best practices are still evolving.

Responsibilities

• 7–10 years of Strong hands-on experience with Power BI (DAX, data modeling, report/dashboard design)
• Experience in data warehousing and data modeling (dimensional modeling, normalization/denormalization, schema design)
• Practical experience building solutions with Power Apps
• Experience automating workflows with Power Automate
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and SQL AI & Emerging Tech
• Good working exposure to Claude or similar LLM-based AI assistants — understanding capabilities, limitations, and practical applications
• Working knowledge of MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar frameworks for connecting AI models to external tools/data
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools in a professional capacity (not just casual use) — e.g., building AI-assisted workflows, prompting for enterprise tasks, integrating AI into existing tools
• A genuine curiosity for exploring how AI can be applied — both for personal productivity and at enterprise scale
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity, since AI tooling and best practices are still evolving.

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder communication — able to translate technical AI/data concepts to non-technical audiences
• Self-driven learner; proactively explores new tools and shares knowledge with the team
• Comfortable balancing "keep the lights on" BI work with forward-looking AI experimentation

Nice to Have

• Experience with other AI platforms (OpenAI, Copilot Studio, Azure AI, etc.)
• Familiarity with governance/security considerations for enterprise AI adoption
• Prior experience running internal AI enablement or upskilling initiatives

Mandatory skill sets

• SQL, Power BI, Power Apps , Power Automate, Good working exposure to Claude or similar LLM-based AI assistants

Preferred skill sets

• SQL, Power BI, Power Apps , Power Automate, Good working exposure to Claude or similar LLM-based AI assistants

Years of experience required

7-10 years

Education qualification

BTECH Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Power BI Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Algorithm Development, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Analytic Research, Big Data, Business Data Analytics, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Conducting Research, Creativity, Customer Analysis, Customer Needs Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Collection, Data-Driven Insights, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Data Pipeline {+ 38 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Other

Travel Requirements Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Government Clearance Required? Job Posting End Date September 18, 2026

Closing

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.