Deals Associate – October 2026 Intake

PwC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Malaysia invites graduates to join its Advisory Deals practice, offering exposure across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital markets. You will be part of a broad talent pool, with rotation across Deals sub-functions based on business needs and your strengths.

You will develop financial models, research risks, and deliver client-ready outputs while mentored by senior professionals, building a solid foundation for a career in advisory excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline with interest in finance, business and deals.
• CGPA 3.5+ or Distinction/Second Class Upper.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.
• Willingness to learn and adapt across teams and projects.
• AI-savvy mindset and comfort with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams across various engagements and industries.
• Conduct research on financial, commercial, and operational risks.
• Assist in building financial models, forecasts and analyses.
• Help prepare client deliverables, reports and presentations.
• Develop a strong foundation in deal advisory through training and mentorship.
• Build broad technical and commercial skills for a career in Deals.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Interpersonal abilities

Proactive mindset

AI-native mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Accounting qualification (ICAEW/ACCA/MICPA-CAANZ/CPA Australia)

Job description

A career in our Advisory Deals practice will provide you with the opportunity to help organisations realise the potential of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital markets. In short, we help some of the world’s leading companies originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data-driven insights, we help our clients move in the right direction, ensuring maximum value for their company

About The Role

This is a general entry opportunity into our Advisory Deals practice and is not tagged to any specific team. As a graduate, you will be part of a broader talent pool, with the flexibility to be deployed across a range of Deals sub-functions based on business needs, project demands, and your developing strengths and interests.

You can expect exposure to a variety of areas within Deals, which may include (but are not limited to) across four different platforms:

• Merger & Acquisition
• Performance & Restructuring
• Value Creation
• Economics, Policy & Infrastructure

What You’ll Do

As a graduate joining the Deals practice, your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Support project teams across a variety of engagements and industries
• Conduct research on financial, commercial, and operational risks
• Assist in building financial models, forecasts, and analyses
• Help prepare client deliverables, reports, and presentations
• Develop a strong foundation in deal advisory through on-the-job learning, structured training, and mentorship
• Build broad technical and commercial skills that will shape your long-term career path within Deals

What We’re Looking For

• A recent graduate (or final-year student) from any discipline, with a strong interest in finance, business, and deal-making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A proactive mindset, willingness to learn, and adaptability to work across different teams and projects
• A strong academic record and demonstrated curiosity about the world of business and transactions
• AI-native mindset with the agility to leverage emerging technologies and adapt to rapidly evolving market dynamics

Why This is Your Defining Career Move

By joining as part of the graduate pool, you’ll gain broad exposure across the Deals practice before specialising. This strategic approach gives you the opportunity to explore different career paths, build an influential professional network, and discover where your unique talents create maximum impact, positioning you for an extraordinary career in advisory excellence.

Ready to Transform Your Future?

• Application Period: August – September 2026
• Onboarding: October 2026

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline, preferably in Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, STEM-related disciplines, or other related fields, and/or a professional accounting qualification such as ICAEW, ACCA, MICPA-CAANZ, or CPA Australia.
• Minimum CGPA of 3.5 and above, Second Class Upper (Honours), or Distinction average.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand key business drivers.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and client service skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, in English.