Associate – Strategy& Deals

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

We are currently searching for a talented graduate with a clear ambition to build a career in strategy consulting and private equity (PE).

At PwC Strategy& Deals we focus on 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.

Join our specialised Strategy& Deals team and contribute to high-impact projects from day one.

Strategy& in brief

Strategy& is PwCs global strategy consultancy employing 3000 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.

Based in Copenhagen our Denmark Strategy& Deals team works closely with leading Nordic and European PE funds. We frequently collaborate and cross-staff with other Nordic and international Strategy& Deals teams leveraging sector expertise and functional knowledge according to the needs of each 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 experience a steep learning curve with full responsibility and client interaction from day one.

As part of Strategy&Deals you will be part of a supportive culture and a close-knit team that values collaboration knowledge sharing and a strong team spirit. You will work with and learn from consultants with extensive PE and M&A experience from PwCs 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 masters degree (in e.g. business administration or finance) or alternatively a bachelors 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 bachelors degree

• Excellent academic performance

Preferred Knowledge / Skills:

The candidate is expected to demonstrate the following characteristics and /or proven record of success through experience and/or coursework in the following areas:

• 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

Grow here. Go further.

As part of PwC Strategy& you will join a market success and a friendly workplace. Between the two trust emerges careers develop and you and your colleagues will create innovative solutions for the businesses and society that we are all a part of.

Do you want to be part of our strong community

Submit your CV cover letter and transcripts by using the link in the top right corner.

Application deadline: June 15th. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis so rather apply today than tomorrow. Interviews are case based.

We imagine your first day of work to be September 1st 2026

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Acquisition Strategy Active Listening Business Plan Evaluation Capital IQ Communication Competitive Advantage Competitive Analysis Corporate Development Customer Due Diligence Deal Structures Emotional Regulation Empathy Financial Due Diligence Financial Modeling Financial Risk Analysis Financial Statement Analysis Inclusion Industry Trend Analysis Intellectual Curiosity M&A Strategy Market Research Market Trends Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends 7 more

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

June 16 2026