Manager - Deals Strategy & Operations

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global PwC network

Fast-paced environment

Job summary

PwC Malaysia is seeking experienced strategy professionals with 6–8 years in M&A, corporate strategy and market entry. You will lead strategic initiatives, perform due diligence, financial modelling and benchmarking, and guide teams to deliver high‑impact client work.

The role emphasizes strong communication, ability to present to senior executives, and a hunger for growth within a fast‑paced, collaborative PwC environment. Shortlisted candidates only apply.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in strategy, with focus on M&A, corporate strategy and market entry.
• Experience in M&A Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Market Entry and post-merger work.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; comfortable presenting to C‑suite.
• Strategic thinker with drive to deliver high‑quality client work.
• Excellent written communications across diverse contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategy projects for clients, guiding teams to successful outcomes.
• Contribute to commercial due diligence, business plan validation and benchmarking.
• Support target search and screen, synergy assessment and strategic roadmaps.
• Engage with senior-level clients and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

M&A Strategy

Corporate Strategy

Market Entry

Post Merger Integration

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Presentation Skills

Written Communication

Job description

Individuals we are looking to join our team, should have the following:

At least 6 to 8 years of experience preferably in the following areas

M&A Strategy: commercial due diligence, business plan validation, competitive benchmarking, synergy assessment, and target search and screen

Corporate Strategy: value creation and strategic positioning, business plan and financial modelling, business operations review and strategic roadmaps

Market Entry: market assessment, market entry study and strategy, benchmarking studies, commercial and financial feasibility

Post Merger Integration, Carve Outs, Project Management Office

Project management: ability to lead, guide, and manage team in delivery of projects

Strategy consulting, Banking strategy, investment/private equity or corporate strategy experience

Strong presentation and communication skills: is effective and confident in a variety of formal presentation settings. Ability to present to an internal and external C-suite audience

Strategic thinker: is hungry, driven and goal-oriented. Passion to win and deliver high quality client work

Excellent written communications: able to write succinctly in a variety of communication settings, and adapt styles and get messages across that have the desired impact

In Return, What We Offer Those Who Join Us

Working hand-in-hand with a highly capable and fast-growing talented team of strategy professionals, in an environment of camaraderie which promotes innovation and creative thinking

Integration into the global PwC Strategy and Deals network for best practices

Fast-paced environment, with the nature of our projects often being shorter in length, high intensity, and involves dealing with senior-level clients in exciting industries

An exceptional mix of experiences and opportunities spanning corporate strategy and strategy in the deals market

Opportunities for accelerated personal and professional growth, and a long term career at PwC

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified due to the high number of applicants for this role

Additional application instructions

Please attach following documents along with your CV when you submit an online application:

Certificate and Transcripts from SPM onwards

A copy of your NRIC or passport

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. It is this focus which forms the services we provide and the decisions we make.

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. It is this focus which forms the services we provide and the decisions we make.