Deals Strategy Senior Associate - Commercial Due Diligence

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

PwC’s Strategy& Deals Strategy – Commercial Due Diligence Senior Associate role focuses on navigating transactions by analyzing market trends and shaping strategic frameworks to inform mergers, divestitures, and restructurings.

You will manage workstreams, mentor junior team members, and build client connections while developing technical skills and broader business context within the Deals practice. Travel up to 60% may be required.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing commercial due diligence requests and breaking down transaction drivers into clear workstreams
• Evaluating market trends, customer segments, and competitive dynamics to inform deal strategy recommendations
• Building financial and operational models to assess business performance, value creation themes, and key risks
• Interpreting management materials, industry research, and public data to develop fact-based insights
• Synthesizing findings into concise deliverables for client teams and transaction stakeholders
• Supporting project planning, task tracking, and milestone delivery across multiple transaction assignments
• Collaborating across teams to gather inputs, test assumptions, and refine strategic recommendations
• Mentoring junior team members on research methods, analysis, and presentation development
• Developing client relationships by anticipating needs and responding to changing transaction priorities
• Upholding professional and technical standards while managing work under ambiguity and tight deadlines
• Supporting value creation and growth strategy efforts by contributing to go-to-market planning and execution to help drive business expansion and enhance market presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PwC’s Strategy& Deals Strategy – Commercial Due Diligence Senior Associate role focuses on navigating transactions by analyzing market trends and shaping strategic frameworks to inform mergers, divestitures, and restructurings.

You will manage workstreams, mentor junior team members, and build client connections while developing technical skills and broader business context within the Deals practice. Travel up to 60% may be required.