Deals Strategy Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

About the role

Associates / Senior Associates

• We are looking for top talent. High energy and driven individuals who want to learn about and get exposure to Deals environment in South Africa and globally.
• The role requires a strong academic record with a natural business acumen and critical thinking skills. PwC Deal team members need to be motivated and eager to learn from their immediate superiors, constantly looking to better themselves, and the business.
• The is a junior role offering an exciting career opportunity for massive growth and development. You will be given exposure to interesting and exciting strategy engagements, as well as the opportunity to be a part of a growing team within PwC. Associates / Senior Associates are integral in delivering successful projects; combining razor-sharp analysis with creative problem-solving. As Associates /

Senior Associates on our team you will be involved in:

• Market and competitor analysis (market sizing, drivers and dynamics, competitive intensity, etc.)
• Customer analysis (customer referencing, key purchase criteria, trend analysis, etc.)
• Internal analysis (strategic analysis, business model review, financial analysis)

To equip our Associates / Senior Associates to do this we develop talented individuals through formal and on-the-job training in subjects such as:

• primary research and data gathering;
• data analysis;
• report writing and effective communication;
• developing hypotheses and problem solving; and,
• effective use of appropriate techniques and tools.

About you

• Outstanding academic track record (Honours or Masters level from a top-tier university; preference for a Business Science, Commerce, Economics, Engineering or Science degree)
• Previous strategy and / or Commercial Due Diligence experience (minimum 18-24 months) either in a corporate strategy or Big 4 / strategy consultancy environment
• Strong intellectual ability, commercial awareness, analytical skills, flexibility,
• Able to effectively work in small teams consisting of highly ambitious and driven individuals
• Confidence and credibility to present your opinions to senior team members
• Work ethic and commitment to the team – our work can involve working outside of a regular 9-to-5 routine and it is important you are highly motivated and hungry for the opportunity to make a difference from day one.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree (Honours or Masters)
• MBA not essential but desirable

EXPERIENCE 

• Degree (Honours or Masters)
• MBA not essential but desirable 
• Dependent on strength of individual