Strategy& Deals Strategy - Commercial Due Diligence - Sr. Associate

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

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deal Strategy Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Strategy& Deals Strategy - Commercial Due Diligence Senior Associate, you will help clients navigate transactions by analyzing market trends, evaluating business opportunities, and shaping strategic frameworks that support informed decisions in mergers, divestitures, and restructuring. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, manage assigned workstreams, mentor junior team members, and build meaningful client connections while developing your technical skills and broader business context within our Deals practice. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to commercial due diligence efforts, interpret data to inform insights and recommendations, and support delivery of client solutions that align with deal strategy objectives.

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

What You Must Have

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

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for a Master's or Masters of Business Administration degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain
• Demonstrating commercial due diligence or deal strategy experience
• Analyzing market trends and competitive landscapes for clients
• Interpreting financial models and valuation analyses
• Communicating insights clearly to senior stakeholders
• Navigating ambiguity while managing assigned workstreams
• Mentoring junior team members and refining deliverables

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Salary Range

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.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

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.

Fair Chance Ordinances

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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.

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Company Culture & Brand

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We'll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.