Strategy& Deals Strategy Senior Associate - Summer/Fall 2027

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

Job summary

PwC in Chicago seeks a Strategy & Deals Strategy Senior Associate to guide clients through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. You will provide strategic advice, due diligence, and valuation services, mentoring others and maintaining high professional standards.

You will build client connections, analyze complex problems, and contribute to deal strategy while growing your personal brand and technical skills in a dynamic advisory practice.

Qualifications

• MBA degree in progress or completed
• Minimum 3 years of deal strategy or related experience
• MBA candidates in final year at application time

Responsibilities

• Develop acquisition strategies and evaluate business plans
• Conduct competitive and industry trend analyses
• Perform financial due diligence and financial statement analysis
• Create financial models and conduct scenario analysis
• Support post-merger integration efforts to maximize value
• Collaborate with corporate development to structure deals
• Engage in strategic planning and value creation activities
• Mentor junior team members and foster collaboration

Skills

Strategic analysis

Financial modeling

M&A experience

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Master of Business Administration

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deal Strategy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Strategy& Deals Strategy Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through the complexities of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. Within our Advisory practice, you will leverage your skills to provide strategic advice, due diligence, and valuation services, helping clients make informed decisions and maximize value. As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You will be responsible for analyzing complex problems, mentoring others, and maintaining professional and technical standards.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of delivering comprehensive support for business transactions, working closely with clients to develop and execute strategic initiatives. You will navigate complex situations, anticipate client needs, and use your skills to deliver quality outcomes. This position offers an opportunity to grow your personal brand and deepen your technical skills while contributing to successful deal outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Developing acquisition strategies and evaluating business plans to support client growth initiatives
• Conducting competitive analysis and industry trend analysis to identify market opportunities and risks
• Performing financial due diligence and financial statement analysis to inform strategic decision-making
• Creating financial models and conducting scenario analysis to assess potential deal outcomes
• Supporting post-merger integration efforts to maximize value creation and drive successful outcomes
• Collaborating with corporate development teams to structure deals and optimize transaction terms
• Engaging in strategic planning and value creation activities to enhance client business performance
• Utilizing analytical thinking to break down complex concepts and provide actionable insights
• Building meaningful client relationships and guiding them through the transaction lifecycle
• Mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative work environment to achieve project goals

What You Must Have

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Master’s of Business Administration degree
• At least 3 years of experience
• These client service Senior Associate positions are for job seekers who are in their final year of their MBA program at the time of application

What Sets You Apart

• Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
• Utilizing acquisition strategy planning to manage program risks
• Conducting competitive analysis to evaluate strengths and weaknesses
• Developing M&A strategies to achieve strategic goals
• Performing financial modeling for business performance representation
• Engaging in post-merger integration to maximize value
• Applying strategic planning to define organizational direction

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

September 19, 2026

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 the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal 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.

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