Deals - Deal Valuation - Senior Associate

PwC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Deal Valuation Senior Associate to provide analysis and valuation services for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring, and other financial transactions. You will support transaction-focused client work, develop deliverables, mentor junior team members, and navigate ambiguity throughout the deal lifecycle.

You will build financial models, interpret market data and deal terms, and apply valuation methods for reporting and regulatory needs, while managing workstreams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in valuation or deals.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct valuation analyses for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring activities.
• Build financial models and review assumptions used in business, asset, and intangible asset valuations.
• Interpret market data, financial statements, and deal terms to support pricing, diligence, and value creation decisions.
• Apply valuation methods for financial reporting, tax, fairness, and regulatory reporting needs.
• Analyze transaction structures, synergy estimates, and value drivers to inform client decision making.
• Prepare clear deliverables that summarize findings, methodologies, and key valuation considerations.
• Manage assigned workstreams, tracking milestones, and adjusting to shifting client priorities.
• Review the work of junior team members and provide guidance on technical approaches and deliverable development.
• Build client relationships by responding to questions, anticipating needs, and supporting discussions across the deal lifecycle.

Skills

Valuation analysis

Financial modeling

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Deal Valuation Senior Associate you will provide analysis and valuation services for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring, and other financial transactions, helping clients evaluate deal value and potential risks. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, manage assigned workstreams, build meaningful client relationships, and develop deliverables while mentoring junior team members and navigating ambiguity. In this role at PwC, you will support transaction-focused client work within our Deals practice, using valuation methods, data analysis, and business context to inform insights and recommendations across the deal lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Conducting valuation analyses for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring activities


• Building financial models and reviewing assumptions used in business, asset, and intangible asset valuations


• Interpreting market data, financial statements, and deal terms to support pricing, diligence, and value creation decisions


• Applying valuation methods for financial reporting, tax, fairness, and regulatory reporting needs


• Analyzing transaction structures, synergy estimates, and value drivers to inform client decision making


• Preparing clear deliverables that summarize findings, methodologies, and key valuation considerations


• Managing assigned workstreams, tracking milestones, and adjusting to shifting client priorities


• Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing guidance on technical approaches and deliverable development


• Building client relationships by responding to questions, anticipating needs, and supporting discussions across the deal lifecycle

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree


• At least 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Building meaningful client connections in valuation engagements


• Managing client workstreams across complex deal situations


• Interpreting valuation data into clear recommendations


• Using critical thinking to break down complex concepts


• Anticipating team and client needs within changing priorities


• Upholding professional standards and independence requirements

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

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