Strategy& Deals Technology Strategy Senior Associate - Summer/Fall 2027

PwC South Africa; Rosemont (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC’s Strategy& Deals Technology Strategy Senior Associate role guides clients through mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships within the Advisory practice. You will provide strategic advice, due diligence, and valuation services, while mentoring others and upholding professional and technical standards across the full transaction lifecycle.

The position emphasizes building client connections, navigating ambiguity, and delivering value through deal strategy, diligence, execution, and post‑deal

Qualifications

• MBA in progress or completed
• 3+ years of experience
• Final-year MBA candidates encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive financial due diligence to support mergers and acquisitions
• Developing acquisition strategies and evaluating business plans to identify growth opportunities
• Performing competitive analysis and industry trend analysis to inform strategic decision-making
• Creating detailed financial models to assess potential deal structures and outcomes
• Supporting post-merger integration efforts to maximize value creation and achieve strategic objectives
• Engaging in scenario analysis to anticipate potential risks and opportunities in deal execution
• Collaborating with corporate development teams to drive strategic planning and execution
• Analyzing financial statements to provide insights into financial health and performance
• Assisting in the development of strategic initiatives for mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships
• Utilizing financial risk analysis to identify and mitigate potential financial uncertainties

Skills

AI in deals

Acquisition strategy planning

Business plan evaluation

Competitive analysis

Financial modeling

Post-merger integration

Industry trend analysis

Education

MBA (in progress or completed)

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deal Strategy Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary The Opportunity As a Strategy& Deals Technology 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. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you will grow your personal brand and deepen your technical skills. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team that supports clients across the full transaction lifecycle, including deal strategy, diligence, execution, and post-deal value creation. You will have the opportunity to develop and execute strategic initiatives that drive successful deal outcomes. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, using these moments as opportunities to grow and deliver quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive financial due diligence to support mergers and acquisitions
• Developing acquisition strategies and evaluating business plans to identify growth opportunities
• Performing competitive analysis and industry trend analysis to inform strategic decision-making
• Creating detailed financial models to assess potential deal structures and outcomes
• Supporting post-merger integration efforts to maximize value creation and achieve strategic objectives
• Engaging in scenario analysis to anticipate potential risks and opportunities in deal execution
• Collaborating with corporate development teams to drive strategic planning and execution
• Analyzing financial statements to provide insights into financial health and performance
• Assisting in the development of strategic initiatives for mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships
• Utilizing financial risk analysis to identify and mitigate potential financial uncertainties

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 for successful mergers and acquisitions
• Conducting comprehensive business plan evaluations for strategic alignment
• Performing competitive analysis to identify market opportunities
• Engaging in financial modeling to support strategic decision-making
• Applying post-merger integration techniques to maximize value creation
• Analyzing industry trends to inform strategic planning and execution

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. Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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