Manager - Deals Strategy & Operations

PwC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Manager in Deals Strategy & Operations to help clients unlock value from mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. You will work with a team, guiding strategy to execution and delivering data-driven insights across sectors including Healthcare, Tech, Financial Services, Education and Logistics.

The role focuses on project delivery, mentoring, and collaboration with Directors and Partners in a fast-growing advisory practice.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in strategy consulting, banking strategy, or corporate strategy.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, able to present to C-suite audiences.
• Strategic thinker with drive, willingness to win and deliver high-quality client work.
• Excellent written communications across diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients reporting to Directors and Partners.
• Lead business development and proposal strategy for new/existing clients.
• Oversee multiple projects from planning to delivery within budget and timelines.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members.
• Contribute to growing the practice through recruitment and profile-building.
• Strengthen internal PwC relationships and brand.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Banking strategy / PE experience

Presentation skills

Communication

Tools

Capital IQ

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deal Strategy

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Manager - Deals Strategy & Operations

A career in our Deals Strategy & Operations (DS&O) practice, within Deals, will provide you the opportunity to help organisations realise the potential of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.

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.
Our team operates across a broad range of sectors, with particular areas of strength in Healthcare, Technology/Digital, Financial Services, Education and Logistics.

Are you looking for an exciting role at a fast growing Strategy and Operations team focused on the Deals space? If so, we would be keen to talk. We are currently building and investing in our team in Kuala Lumpur, looking for exceptional individuals to join us.

Responsibilities

As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to Deals execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Directors and Partners

• Pursuits: Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients, as well as lead proposal strategy and development

• Project delivery: manage a range of projects (from small to highly complex) to ensure completion within stipulated timeline and budget

• Mentoring: provide on the job coaching, technical guidance and mentoring to team members

• Contribute to growing the practice through recruitment and profiling

• Continue to develop internal relationships and your PwC brand

Requirements

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

• 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

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Plan Evaluation, Capital IQ, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Development, Creativity, Customer Due Diligence, Deal Structures, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 17 more}

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes