IN_Sr Associate_Business Analyst- Techno Functional _GCC_Advisory_Pune

PwC; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Senior Associate - Business Analyst for its Financial Services GCC practice, focusing on strategy, operating model design, and technology-led transformation across banking, payments, lending, and risk. The role combines consulting rigor with analytics and requires 6–7 years of FS GCC/Shared Services experience, strong PowerPoint storytelling, and Excel-based analysis.

Travel to client sites will be on a project basis.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years experience in Financial Services GCC / GIC / Shared Services
• Experience with Big 4 or reputed consulting firms in FS GCC
• Strong exposure to strategy, benchmarking, cost optimization, org design, and technology-led process transformation

Responsibilities

• Support GCC strategy formulation for Banking/Financial Services clients, including scope definition
• Design target operating models (TOMs) for FS GCCs across business, operations, risk, finance, and technology
• Work toward setting up FS transformation COEs and value realization
• Conduct FS-specific benchmarking across cost, productivity, pyramid, span of control, and service mix
• Drive cost optimization and productivity improvement initiatives using automation and technology
• Lead process standardization and re-engineering across banking operations and tech-enabled processes
• Identify opportunities to embed AI, automation, and digital solutions within FS GCC processes

Skills

PowerPoint storytelling

Excel analytics

Strategy consulting

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA - Strategy / Operations

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

• Line of Service


• Advisory


• Industry/Sector


• Not Applicable


• Specialism


• Operations


• Management Level


• Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

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.

Responsibilities

• Location: Pune


• Experience: 6 - 7 years


• Education: Postgraduate (MBA - Strategy / Operations / Finance / Technology Management preferred)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Associate - Business Analyst with experience in Financial Services Global Capability Centres (GCCs), combining strategy consulting, operating model design, and strong technology orientation. The role will support banking and financial services GCCs across strategy formulation, benchmarking, cost & process optimization, organization design, and AI-enabled transformation, working closely with business and technology stakeholders.

Financial Services GCC Strategy

• Support GCC strategy formulation for Banking / Financial Services clients, including scope definition, maturity assessment, and phased growth roadmaps


• Design target operating models (TOMs) for FS GCCs across business, operations, risk, finance, and technology functions


• Work towards setting up FS transformation COEs and value realization

Benchmarking, Cost & Productivity Optimization

• Conduct FS-specific benchmarking across cost, productivity, pyramid, span of control, and service mix


• Drive cost optimization and productivity improvement initiatives using automation, technology leverage, and demand shaping

Process Optimization (Business + Technology)

• Lead process standardization and re-engineering initiatives across banking operations and technology-enabled processes


• Apply Lean / Six Sigma / consulting frameworks to improve efficiency, quality, and control effectiveness

Technology & AI Enablement

• Identify opportunities to embed AI, automation, and digital solutions within FS GCC processes


• Support AI use-case identification and prioritization (e.g., operations efficiency, risk & controls, reporting, decision support)


• Work with technology teams on AI-enabled operating models, automation roadmaps, and productivity tracking


• Understand and support initiatives across core banking, payments, lending, risk, and data platforms

Stakeholder Management & Consulting Delivery

• Develop executive-ready presentations for senior business and technology leadership


• Engage with stakeholders across Business, Operations, Risk, Finance, and Technology


• Work in a consulting-style delivery model, supporting multiple FS GCC initiatives

Preferred Candidate Profile (Refined)

• 6 - 7 years experience in Financial Services GCC / GIC / Shared Services


• Prior experience with Big 4 or reputed consulting firms working in the FS GCC space


• Strong exposure to strategy, benchmarking, cost optimization, org design, and technology led process transformation


• Technology orientation with exposure to:


• Banking platforms (core banking, payments, lending, risk systems)


• Automation / AI / analytics initiatives in FS environments


• Strong PowerPoint storytelling and Excel-based analytical skills


• Candidate should b e willing to travel to client location within and out Bangalore on project basis for project delivery and implementation

Mandatory Skill sets: GCC Consultant