Postgraduate Technical Assistant Senior Associate Financial Markets

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is hiring for a Senior Associate/Postgraduate Technical Assistant role in Financial Markets in Chicago. You will analyze client financial needs, support markets workstreams, and mentor junior team members while deepening technical skills within our Finance Consulting practice.

The role emphasizes applying financial modeling, accounting policies, and market insights to guide client decisions and improve performance. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with financial markets knowledge through coursework, internships, or project work.
• Ability to apply accounting policies, financial reporting, or market analysis concepts in client settings.
• Experience using data tools, modeling techniques, or automation to interpret findings.
• Excellent cross-team communication and ability to explain insights.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing client financial needs and translating them into practical consulting recommendations.
• Supporting financial markets workstreams by gathering data, reviewing trends, and preparing deliverables.
• Applying financial modeling, reporting, and statement analysis skills to inform client decisions.
• Interpreting accounting policies, regulations, and market conditions to support engagements.
• Contributing to financial management and strategy projects by evaluating options and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Building meaningful client relationships while responding to changing priorities and engagement needs.
• Using digital tools and analytical methods to organize information and present clear findings.
• Reviewing work for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with professional and technical standards.
• Mentoring junior team members through task guidance, feedback, and problem-solving.
• Developing deeper knowledge of financial markets, accounting consulting, and client business context.

Skills

Financial markets knowledge

Data tools

Modeling techniques

Automation

Communication across teams

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary The Opportunity As a Postgraduate Technical Assistant Senior Associate Financial Markets you will support finance consulting work focused on analyzing client needs, developing financial solutions, and providing guidance that helps clients improve financial performance and decision-making. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, manage assigned workstreams, build meaningful client connections, and mentor junior team members while deepening your technical skills and business context within our Finance Consulting practice. In this role at PwC, you will bring together financial analysis, client support, and practical problem-solving to help deliver work that aligns with client goals and the broader objectives of the engagement.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing client financial needs and translating them into practical consulting recommendations
• Supporting financial markets workstreams by gathering data, reviewing trends, and preparing deliverables
• Applying financial modeling, reporting, and statement analysis skills to inform client decisions
• Interpreting accounting policies, regulations, and market conditions to support assigned engagements
• Contributing to financial management and strategy projects by evaluating options and identifying risks and opportunities
• Building meaningful client relationships while responding to changing priorities and engagement needs
• Using digital tools and analytical methods to organize information and present clear findings
• Reviewing work for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with professional and technical standards
• Mentoring junior team members through task guidance, feedback, and practical problem-solving
• Developing deeper knowledge of financial markets, accounting consulting, and client business context

What You Must Have

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

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Computer Science/Information Systems, Finance
• Demonstrating financial markets knowledge through coursework, internships, or project work
• Applying accounting policies, financial reporting, or market analysis concepts in client settings
• Using data tools, modeling techniques, or automation to interpret findings
• Communicating insights clearly across teams and client conversations
• Navigating ambiguity while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $184,440. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $212,000. 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 anequal 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. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all. To view other PwC job opportunities, visit pwc.com/careers.