Senior Associate - Deals, Economics & Policy

PwC Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Malaysia's finance and economics teams provide consulting on financial management, strategy, and performance improvement for clients in both the public and private sectors.

This role focuses on applying economic principles, data analysis, and client collaboration to deliver insights, guidance, and practical recommendations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in economic analysis, policy advisory, financial advisory, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in economic modeling, statistical analysis, and financial analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Responsibilities

• Analyse client needs and economic conditions to provide actionable insights.
• Develop financial solutions and strategic recommendations to improve performance.
• Engage with clients and colleagues to communicate findings and support decision-making.

Skills

Economic analysis

Policy advisory

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Communication

Excel

Stata

R

SAS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Stata

R

SAS

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting services related to financial management and strategy. These individuals analyse client needs, develop financial solutions, and offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their financial performance, improve decision-making, and achieve their financial goals.

In economics consulting at PwC, you will apply economic principles and analytical techniques to offer advice and guidance to businesses, public agencies, or organisations. Your work involves conducting research, analysing data, and interpreting economic trends to help clients make informed decisions on various aspects such as financial strategies, market dynamics, policy implications, and resource allocation. Working in this area, you will be responsible for providing valuable insights into economic conditions, helping clients navigate challenges, optimise performance, and achieve their goals in a dynamic and ever-changing economic landscape.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Key working relationships

• Engagement Manager
• Engagement team members
• Client
• Firm support services

Skills, experience and qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in economic analysis, policy advisory, financial advisory, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in economic modeling, statistical analysis, and financial analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SAS) is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.
• Knowledge of Malaysian economic policies, regulations, and market trends is highly desirable.

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Conducting Research
• Creativity
• Customer Relationship Management
• Economic Forecasting
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Inclusion
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Learning Agility
• Optimism
• Project Management
• Quantitative Modeling
• Report Writing
• Self-Awareness
• Strategic Data Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork
• Well Being

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.