As a Strategy& Deals Strategy Private Equity - Senior Associate Intern, you will engage in supporting our clients through the complexities of mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. Within our Advisory practice, you will be part of a team that provides strategic advice, due diligence, and valuation services to help clients make informed decisions and maximize value. As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices, supporting teams with basic tasks, and participating in projects. This role emphasizes developing your personal brand while observing and contributing to the team's success.
In this role at PwC, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting unique challenges and scope. You will be encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team's success. This is a chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of deal strategy, where every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow.
Responsibilities
- Supporting teams in conducting financial due diligence and financial statement analysis for potential acquisitions
- Participating in the evaluation of business plans and competitive analysis to inform strategic decision-making
- Assisting in the development of acquisition strategies and deal structures to maximize value creation
- Engaging in scenario analysis and industry trend analysis to identify opportunities and risks
- Contributing to the preparation of financial models to assess potential deal outcomes
- Collaborating with team members on post-merger integration initiatives to drive successful outcomes
- Observing and learning from experienced professionals to gain insights into corporate development and M&A strategy
- Applying a learning mindset to understand the dynamics of deal strategy and execution within the advisory context
What You Must Have
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Master's of Business Administration degree
- At least 3 years of experience
- Client service Senior Associate intern positions are for job seekers who are one year away from graduation 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
- Demonstrating proficiency in financial modeling and risk analysis
- Excelling in acquisition strategy and post-merger integration
- Utilizing competitive analysis to drive strategic planning
- Applying industry trend analysis for value creation
- Supporting corporate development through scenario analysis
- Engaging in business plan evaluation and deal structures
The annual salary range for this position is $84,000 - $202,000 and will be prorated for the time of employment. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.
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.
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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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Master of Business Administration degree
- At least 3 years of experience
- One year away from graduation of an MBA program at the time of application
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off spans vacation, holidays, personal/family sick time, bereavement, and other leave programs, with some practices including two firmwide week-long shutdowns in July and December. This breadth provides multiple avenues to step away when client demands allow.
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Retirement Support — A layered approach pairs a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded Wealth Builder plan, both using graded vesting. This structure provides multiple avenues to build long-term savings.
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