UK M&A (PMO)- Senior Associate

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Bengaluru invites an experienced Senior Associate to join our UK M&A (PMO) team within the Tax Services practice. You will support tax planning and transaction work, manage workstreams, mentor juniors, and help structure transactions aligned with business objectives.

You will interact with global teams across Advisory, Assurance, and Business Services, applying critical thinking to complex PMO tasks and delivering clear analyses for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Master’s in Commerce.
• 4–6 years of experience.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage PMO/IMOs for M&A projects.
• Handle technical and non-technical PMO assignments.
• Develop analysis and client deliverables.
• Maintain high quality of deliverables with team.
• Coach and train junior team members as needed.
• Support leadership in proposals and business development opportunities.
• Understand workflows from initiation to completion and documentation in tools.
• Foster teamwork and positive relationships within the team.

Skills

Client relationship

Critical thinking

Data interpretation

M&A PMO

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting (Bachelors)

Commerce (Masters)

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Senior 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 UK M&A (PMO)- Senior Associate you will support tax planning and transaction work within our Tax Services practice, helping clients navigate mergers, acquisitions, and other business changes with clear analysis and practical guidance. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex situations, manage assigned workstreams, and build meaningful client connections while mentoring junior team members and developing your own technical skills. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to merger and acquisition tax projects by interpreting data, coordinating deliverables, and applying critical thinking to help clients assess tax implications and structure transactions in line with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Project Management Office/Integration Management Office- Set up a PMO, develop/validate project plans, identify and assess risks and dependencies, track status and report to senior leadership efficiently.

• Work on technical project management as well as non-technical project management assignments.

• Develop analysis and client deliverables.

• Work with team members to ensure top notch quality of the deliverables.

• Support the coaching of new team members and provide training as and when required.

• Support proposals through leadership and business development opportunities. This role requires an individual to possess high business acumen and analytical skills and will involve working with different teams globally.

• Understand the process of workflow related to work requests from initiation through completion, understand how workflow is managed within the firm’s workflow management tool, understand optimal and required ways to document results of work performed.

• Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by working as a team member: understand personal and team roles; contribute to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; and proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback.

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in the following field of study: Accounting or Master’s in Commerce
• 4-6 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating client relationship building in tax engagement settings
• Applying critical thinking to complex M&A PMO workstreams
• Interpreting data to shape insights and recommendations
• Anticipating team and client needs across changing priorities
• Using diverse tools and methodologies to solve problems
• Upholding tax guidance, conduct, and independence requirements

Travel Requirements

Not Specified