The position
We are searching for talented graduates with an ambition to kick-start their career in strategy consulting and private equity (PE). At PwC Strategy& Deals, we have a passion for commercial due diligence (buy- and sell-side), market studies, strategy development and value creation for PE clients and their portfolio companies. We are looking for candidates, who share our strong passion for these areas, to join our ring-fenced Strategy& Deals team.
Strategy& in brief
Strategy& is PwC's global strategy consultancy, employing +3,000 consultants globally, committed to helping our clients seize essential advantage.
A career in our Strategy& Deals practice is an opportunity to help organisations realise the potential from, e.g., mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. We work across the deal lifecycle, helping leading investors originate, create, and realise value from deals.
In our Denmark Strategy& Deals team in Copenhagen, we are ~10 professionals with diverse educational and professional experiences and international backgrounds (incl. from the US, UK, Italy, Norway, Sweden, and China). We work closely together with leading Nordic and European PE funds. We frequently collaborate and cross-staff with other Nordic and International Strategy& Deals teams, leveraging subject matter expertise and knowledge according to the needs of a specific client engagement.
What we offer
We offer a rewarding job in a global management consultancy with the opportunity to work on complex transactions and strategy projects in an ever-changing environment. You will be on a steep learning curve with full responsibility and client interaction from day one.
As part of Strategy& Deals, you will also be a member of an inclusive, friendly and supportive team and enjoy a high degree of flexibility and autonomy. You will work with and learn from consultants with deep PE and M&A experience from PwC Strategy& and other leading consulting firms.
You will be assigned a Career Coach who will be your sparring partner for your development, performance, and future career path, as well as a mentor who will be your main 'go to' person for any practical and social questions.
Role and expectations
As an Associate in Strategy& Deals, you will play a key role in the execution of projects, helping to solve strategic issues for our clients. Among other things, you will:
Drive your own workstreams within the context of a wider project
Assist in formulating key hypotheses
Break down, structure and solve challenging quantitative and qualitative problems
Develop and communicate recommendations to clients
Establish trust-based relationships with clients
Qualifications and capabilities
Educational Preferences:
A relevant master's degree (in, e.g., business administration or finance) or, alternatively, a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience (i.e., exposure to transactions in a strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity and/or venture capital setting) after completing your bachelor's degree
Excellent academic performance
Preferred Knowledge / Skills:
Demonstrated interest in transactions, M&A and private equity, through coursework and/or work experience
Excellent ability to break down, structure and solve challenging quantitative and qualitative problems
Strong ability to communicate complex material effectively in written and oral formats to diverse audiences, including senior client leadership
Strong ability to lead own work and collaborate effectively within the project team
Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment with a steep learning curve
Comfort with change and ambiguity
Experience using the Microsoft Office suite of applications, i.e., Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Experience with transactions from, e.g., internships or other positions in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity or venture capital is a strong asset
Preferred Language Capabilities:
Ability to communicate effectively in English is required
Ability to communicate effectively in Danish or another Scandinavian language is a strong asset
For all that you are. And everything you can become.
As part of PwC, you will join a market success and a friendly workplace. Between the two trust emerges, careers develop, and you and your colleagues will find solutions for the businesses and society that we are all a part of. This is why we say: Together we succeed.
Do you want to be part of our strong community?
Submit your CV, cover letter and references by using the link in the top right corner. If you have any questions regarding the position, feel free to reach out to Tenley Shield at ******.
We will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis. Interviews are case based.
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