Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
- Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
- Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
- Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
- Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
- Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
- Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the Rewards Team you will support a variety of compensation-related projects, including designing and implementing reward strategies and programs that align with business priorities and market practices. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, build meaningful client relationships, and mentor junior staff while navigating the intricacies of executive and broad-based compensation arrangements. This role offers the chance to collaborate across PwC on significant projects, including Mergers and Acquisitions and Initial Public Offering (IPO) structuring, while strengthening your understanding of the business context and enhancing your professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of compensation strategies and programs
- Mentor and guide junior team members in their professional development
- Enhance understanding of market practices and business priorities
- Uphold exemplary professional standards and contribute to team success
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Certified Public Accountant certification preferred
- Job and talent architecture experience
- Understanding Tax and Accounting rules for compensation
- Possessing advanced Excel, Alteryx, and data visualization skills
- Demonstrating ability to work independently and in teams
- Managing workload effectively to meet commitments
- Analyzing competitive compensation strategies
- Knowledge of compensation tax and policy research
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 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.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3 years of experience
- Certified Public Accountant certification
- Job and talent architecture experience
- Understanding Tax and Accounting rules for compensation
- Advanced Excel skills
- Alteryx skills
- Data visualization skills
PwC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — All parents receive 12 weeks of paid leave and a four‑week phased return at full base pay, with additional support for fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and cryopreservation. Caregiving and back‑up care programs further bolster family support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Two week‑long U.S. firmwide shutdowns (July and December) come on top of holidays and vacation/PTO. Flexible work options and protected time features are emphasized.
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Retirement Support — A firm‑funded Wealth Builder plan, level/tenure‑based, sits alongside a 401(k) with employer match and a 1% new‑hire Wealth Builder bonus. This structure provides employer contributions beyond employee deferrals.
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