Senior Associate, Financial Markets Consulting

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

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.