Strategy &– Financial Services - Senior Associate

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

FS X-Sector

Specialism

Deal Strategy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

About the role

Strategy& Financial Services is PwC’s global strategy consulting business, as well as the only at-scale strategy business inside a professional services network. Strategy& Financial Servcies unique combination of strategic expertise and scale provides outstanding opportunities for rapid professional growth.

You'll be part of a global team solving challenging strategic problems for our clients through innovative ideas and thought leadership. In return, our culture gives you the opportunity to challenge conventional thinking and a tailored mentorship to help you develop and progress.

What your days will look like:

• Take ownership of defined workstreams within complex strategy engagements, managing activities, timelines and outputs to a high standard. 

• Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis, drawing on market data, customer insight, financial information and industry research. 

• Develop strategic insights and recommendations that are commercially grounded, evidence-based and relevant to the client’s objectives. 

• Produce clear, concise and compelling presentations, reports and other client deliverables. Build effective working relationships with client teams and contribute to trusted day-to-day client interactions. 

• Support business development through research, proposal development, credentials preparation and the creation of client materials. 

• Build expertise in relevant financial services sectors, capabilities and strategic topics, while maintaining awareness of wider market and economic developments. 

This role is for you if:

• Experience working within Strategy and/or M&A related activity.  

• Specific experience working with banks, insurers, wealth or asset managers on one or more of the following: Corporate or BU strategy; Growth & product strategy; M&A, Integration; Strategic operating model; Cost transformation; Customer journey / process development.   

• Clear, evidence-backed points of view on the future of financial services (across sub sectors) and the commercial implications for incumbents and challengers alike.  

• Ability to apply top-down strategic thinking to complex, ambiguous and unfamiliar problems.   

• Ability to work with quantitative data and structuring quantitative analysis, including a willingness to develop skills in data analytics e.g. Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau.  

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience in communicating with senior Executives in oral and written form.  

• Proven track record in working with others to ensure high performance. with the ability to quickly and confidently develop relationships, including in challenging situations.  

What you’ll receive from us:

 No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. 

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.  

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Plan Evaluation, Capital IQ, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Development, Creativity, Customer Due Diligence, Deal Structures, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility {+ 12 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date