Senior Private Equity Strategy & Deals Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

PwC in Chicago is seeking a Strategy & Deals Strategy Private Equity Senior Associate to guide clients through mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. You will provide strategic advice, due diligence, and valuation services across the full transaction lifecycle, mentoring junior team members and delivering high-impact solutions.

A final-year MBA candidate with at least 3 years of experience is preferred. You will leverage AI to improve efficiencies, develop acquisition strategies, and analyze

Qualifications

• MBA completion or ongoing enrollment required for final-year MBA candidates.
• At least 3 years of experience in Strategy/Deals or related field.
• Experience in M&A, due diligence, and valuation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial due diligence to support M&A.
• Develop acquisition strategies and evaluate business plans.
• Build financial models to assess deal structures.
• Perform competitive and industry trend analyses.
• Lead post-merger integration activities.
• Support strategic planning and deal execution.

Skills

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Strategic analysis

MBA in progress

Education

MBA (in progress or completed)

Job description

PwC in Chicago is seeking a Strategy & Deals Strategy Private Equity Senior Associate to guide clients through mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. You will provide strategic advice, due diligence, and valuation services across the full transaction lifecycle, mentoring junior team members and delivering high-impact solutions.

A final-year MBA candidate with at least 3 years of experience is preferred. You will leverage AI to improve efficiencies, develop acquisition strategies, and analyze