Strategy& Banking and Capital Markets, Senior Associate

PwC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Associate specializing in Corporate and Business Strategy. This role focuses on providing strategic insights to clients in the Financial Services industry. Responsibilities include analyzing complex problems, mentoring junior team members, and building strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers a salary range of $77,000 - $202,000, dependent on skills and experience, along with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Paid holiday

Vacation

Personal and family sick leave

Qualifications

• 3 years of strategic consulting/professional services experience within the Financial Services industry.
• Experience in developing and implementing corporate strategies for growth.

Responsibilities

• Analyze intricate challenges to provide actionable insights and solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to foster professional development.
• Build and maintain enduring client relationships to understand their needs.
• Implement automation solutions to enhance operational productivity.
• Navigate complex scenarios with adaptability and strategic thinking.

Skills

Strategic consulting

Critical thinking

Client relationship management

Data analysis

Automation solutions

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master of Business Administration (preferred)

Job description

Industry/Sector

FS X-Sector

Specialism

Corporate and Business Strategy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in strategy consulting focus on providing strategic guidance and insights to organisations. They analyse market trends, assess business performance, and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. These individuals work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimise operations, and enhance overall business performance.

As a corporate and business strategy consultant at PwC, you will analyse client needs, provide consulting services across different strategic areas, and offer guidance and support to help clients develop and implement effective strategies that align with their business objectives and drive growth.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Strategy Consulting team you are tasked with developing and implementing corporate strategies to drive long-term growth and sustainability in the Financial Services industry. As a Senior Associate you are responsible for analyzing complex problems, mentoring others, and maintaining exemplary standards while building meaningful client connections and navigating increasingly intricate situations. You are expected to utilize AI and analytics to derive insights, drive data-informed decision-making, and implement automation solutions to enhance operational productivity and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Analyze intricate challenges to provide actionable insights and solutions
• Mentor and guide junior team members to foster professional development
• Build and maintain enduring client relationships to understand their needs and objectives
• Implement automation solutions to enhance operational productivity
• Navigate complex scenarios with adaptability and strategic thinking
• Uphold exemplary professional and technical standards in client engagements

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of strategic consulting/professional services experience within the Financial Services industry

What Sets You Apart

• Master of Business Administration preferred
• Developing and implementing corporate strategies for growth
• Identifying and analyzing business opportunities
• Designing digital transformation initiatives
• Driving innovation in products and services
• Utilizing AI and analytics for insights
• Implementing automation solutions
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Conducting market research and analyzes

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

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 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. 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.