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PwC Deals Tech Strategy Senior Associate in Los Angeles, California
Specialty/Competency: Deal Strategy
Industry/Sector: Private Equity
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 40%
At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.
Those in deal strategy at PwC will focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. Your work will involve analysing market trends, assessing business opportunities, and developing strategic frameworks to guide clients in making informed decisions regarding their deals. You will help clients navigate complex transactions, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop strategies to maximise value and achieve their business objectives. Working in this area, you will play a crucial role in assisting clients in formulating and executing effective strategies to optimise outcomes in their deal-making processes.
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 Deals Technology Strategy team you assess product and enterprise technology at cross-industry companies as part of the M&A process, including analyzing features, technology positioning, business models, revenue drivers, and risk factors. As a Senior Associate you analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain elevated standards, focusing on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You work with product, engineering, operations, and executive teams to unlock growth through digital transformation, SaaS adoption, and advanced software solutions, while guiding clients on leveraging cloud technologies to stay ahead of competitors.
Responsibilities
Evaluate product and enterprise technology across various industries during M&A processes
Examine features, technology positioning, and business models to identify revenue opportunities and risks
Leverage technical knowledge to support strategic decision-making
Adapt to evolving business contexts and anticipate client needs
What You Must Have
Bachelor's Degree
3 years of experience in strategy consulting, software strategy, technology consulting, or a related field with SaaS, cloud technologies, or transactions
Quantitative skills and the ability to think creatively about software trends and business models
Knowledge and understanding of software development lifecycles, market trends, cloud computing, and related technologies
Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex topics into actionable insights
Willingness to work in cross-cultural, international teams and travel for client engagements
What Sets You Apart
Master of Business Administration in Business Administration/Management, Engineering, or Computer Science preferred
Understanding of mergers, integrations, spin-offs, and divestitures
Analyzing company financials
Assisting clients with strategic planning and business reviews
Building collaborative relationships with team members
Collecting and utilizing relevant business and industry trend information
Planning and delivering work against tight deadlines
Assisting with new business development and pursuit activities
Other relevant fields of study may be considered
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
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.
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.
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The salary range for this position is: $84,000 - $202,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. 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