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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Financial Due DiligenceManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
About the role:
We are the world’s largest and most successful deal analytics and modelling team. Sitting at the heart of PwC’s +$10bn global deals business, we work with the world’s largest investors on their most complex transactions and restructurings.
Our purpose is to support the increasingly sophisticated client demand for advanced data-driven insights to underpin their critical investment decisions. We deliver this with:
A range of products and services that deliver transformational insights to our clients throughout the deal cycle;
Significant investments in cutting edge technologies and platforms;
A world class and truly diverse team with a range of data science, technology, commercial, financial and industry backgrounds
For the right candidate, this is an amazing opportunity to build a career in an environment that fosters a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, with the unrivalled security, personal development, client access and investment that PwC brings.
We offer an exciting, continuous development journey to help you become a market leading deals advisor.
PwC operates in 136 countries around the world with over 364,000 employees and revenues of US$57bn.
What your days will look like:
We're looking for people with a commercial mindset who can deliver commercial insight to our clients and enhance the Deal value through compelling analysis. As a Data & Analytics senior associate, you will play a key role in delivering analytics-led deal insight for clients, owning defined analytics workstreams within larger assignments, stretching yourself across many different industry sectors and engaging directly with clients, in a unique, commercially orientated role.
As part of this team you will help design and deliver high-quality analysis and insights to meet a range of business needs. For example:
Development of analytics showcasing the drivers and equity story of a business, either to management or to bidders, to increase deal confidence
Creation of analytics to arm management with data-driven insights, enabling fact-based decision making and driving value within the business
Working with clients to gather and understand data, including sourcing and integrating data from multiple internal and external sources (e.g. APIs, web data, industry datasets)
Using Python, SQL, Databricks and other data manipulation tools to structure, cleanse, transform and analyse large or complex datasets to support robust analysis
Using your technical expertise and translating this for non-technical stakeholders to support clear, evidence-based decisions
Creating reports, dashboards and presentations, and communicating findings to clients and stakeholders
Supporting business development and proposition development, including identifying opportunities to apply analytics to new client problems.
Helping raise technical standards across the team, including developing reusable analytical approaches, coaching Associates, supporting code and output review, and contributing to the quality of analytical delivery.
Bringing your ideas and creativity to the team, continuously challenging how we deliver the best outcomes
Most importantly, we need you to become a business partner and strategic advisor to our clients, translating and communicating your analysis to help answer critical commercial questions.
The role is for you if:
If you are naturally inquisitive, have an analytical mind and enjoy solving problems, we would be interested in talking to you. You should be comfortable working with data, drawing insights and explaining your thinking clearly to others. Candidates should also be prepared to travel, as some opportunities may require working at other PwC offices or client sites across the UK or overseas on a temporary basis.
Essential requirements of the role:
Significant relevant experience in data analytics, data science, deals or a related analytical role.
Degree in a STEM related subject (Science / Technology / Engineering / Mathematics), and a clear interest in how data and technology can be used to solve business problems.
Strong practical experience using Python, Databricks and /or SQL to manipulate, analyse and interpret datasets, ideally in a professional or client-facing environment.
Experience using AI-enabled tools to accelerate workflow development, improve analytical efficiency and support more scalable analytics delivery.
Data visualisation and presenting insights in a clear and structured way (e.g. Power BI or similar).
Experience working with, structuring or combining multiple data sources (including large or complex datasets).
Experience of coaching / training juniors to support their development.
In addition, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
Commercial thinking to complex problems, leveraging data analytics to generate insights and support decision-making.
An ability to translate data and analysis into clear, commercially relevant insights.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach ambiguous or complex questions.
Confidence communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
A proactive approach, with the ability to learn quickly and work effectively as part of a team.
The role requires flexibility to travel throughout the UK.
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, Active Listening, Algorithm Development, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Analytic Research, Big Data, Business Data Analytics, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Conducting Research, Creativity, Customer Analysis, Customer Needs Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Collection, Data-Driven Insights, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Data Pipeline {+ 38 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
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NoGovernment Clearance Required?
NoJob Posting End Date
June 29, 2026