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

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Holiday pay

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

PwC in Chicago is seeking a Strategy& Deals Strategy - Commercial Due Diligence Senior Manager to advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring, using market analysis and strategic frameworks to support transaction decisions.

You will lead large projects, guide multi-disciplinary teams, and translate findings into actionable recommendations while maintaining operational excellence across multiple work streams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 7 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Leading commercial due diligence workstreams for transaction advisory engagements across mergers, divestitures, and restructuring situations.
• Analyzing market trends, industry dynamics, and competitive positioning to assess value creation opportunities and transaction risks.
• Building fact-based strategic frameworks using market research, scenario analysis, and financial modeling to inform client decision making.
• Evaluating business plans, acquisition strategies, and revenue assumptions through rigorous commercial analysis.
• Developing clear, concise narratives that connect market findings, financial implications, and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinating senior client discussions, translating complex findings into practical actions, and responding to feedback.
• Directing multidisciplinary teams through ambiguous assignments while balancing timelines, quality, and stakeholder needs.
• Coaching team members through complex problem solving, technical analysis, and client delivery activities.
• Applying systems thinking to identify underlying issues, commercial opportunities, and implications for deal value.
• Leveraging tools such as Capital IQ and digital analytics capabilities to strengthen research, benchmarking, and synthesis of findings.
• Leading value creation and growth strategy initiatives, driving go-to-market planning and execution to accelerate business expansion and maximize market impact.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Specialism: Deal Strategy

Level: Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

As a Strategy& Deals Strategy - Commercial Due Diligence - Sr. Manager you will advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring matters, using market analysis, opportunity assessment, and strategic frameworks to support transaction decisions within our Deals practice. As a Senior Manager you will lead large projects, guide teams through complex situations, and use sound judgment to provide clear direction, practical alternatives, and thoughtful client communication. In this role at PwC, you will help shape deal strategy work, translate findings into clear recommendations, and contribute to the development of diverse teams while maintaining operational excellence across multiple work streams.

Responsibilities

• Leading commercial due diligence workstreams for transaction advisory engagements across mergers, divestitures, and restructuring situations
• Analyzing market trends, industry dynamics, and competitive positioning to assess value creation opportunities and transaction risks
• Building fact-based strategic frameworks using market research, scenario analysis, and financial modeling to inform client decision making
• Evaluating business plans, acquisition strategies, and revenue assumptions through rigorous commercial analysis
• Developing clear, concise narratives that connect market findings, financial implications, and strategic recommendations
• Coordinating senior client discussions, translating complex findings into practical actions, and responding to feedback
• Directing multidisciplinary teams through ambiguous assignments while balancing timelines, quality, and stakeholder needs
• Coaching team members through complex problem solving, technical analysis, and client delivery activities
• Applying systems thinking to identify underlying issues, commercial opportunities, and implications for deal value
• Leveraging tools such as Capital IQ and digital analytics capabilities to strengthen research, benchmarking, and synthesis of findings
• Leading value creation and growth strategy initiatives, driving go-to-market planning and execution to accelerate business expansion and maximize market impact

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 7 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for a Master's or Masters of Business Administration degree in Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, or Finance
• Preference for a Master's or Masters of Business Administration degree in Economics, Engineering, or Law/Legal Studies
• Preference for a Master's or Masters of Business Administration degree in Mathematics/Statistics or Operations/Supply Chain
• Delivering commercial diligence insights for deals strategy engagements
• Applying systems thinking to identify underlying opportunities
• Crafting engaging messages for client-facing presentations
• Directing teams through ambiguity with sound judgment

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Salary

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. 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

• 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 Statement

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 Ordinance

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.

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Culture

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