Senior Associate - Deals Strategy & Operations

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Deals Strategy & Operations practice. The role focuses on helping clients realise value from mergers, acquisitions and divestitures through data-driven insights and strategic execution.

You will work with a fast-growing team on cross-sector engagements, delivering due diligence, strategic roadmaps and actionable analyses for C-suite stakeholders in a dynamic advisory environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in M&A strategy, commercial due diligence or related areas.
• Experience in banking strategy, private equity, or corporate strategy.
• Strong presentation and written communication, able to engage C-suite.

Responsibilities

• Support deals strategy & operations across M&A projects.
• Develop value creation plans, strategic roadmaps and financial analyses.

Skills

M&A Strategy

Corporate Strategy

Market Entry

Post Merger Integration

Project Management

Strategy Consulting

Presentation Skills

Written Communication

Financial Modeling

Tools

Capital IQ

Job description

Senior Associate - Deals Strategy & Operations

Line of Service Advisory

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism Deal Strategy

Management Level Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary 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.

Requirements

• At least 2 to 4 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

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Plan Evaluation, Capital IQ, 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, Learning Agility {+ 12 more}

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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.