Management Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
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At PwC our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. This is a place to keep growing where youll work on meaningful transactions learn from experienced leaders and build a strong foundation for a career in M&A and advisory.
Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role
PwC New Zealand is the leading M&A advisor in the market and the only Big 4 firm with a fully integrated deals capability across M&A infrastructure debt advisory property and transaction services advising on many of New Zealands most significant and complex transactions.
Were seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Corporate Finance (Deals) team in Auckland. This role provides hands-on exposure to live buy-side and sell-side transactions close Partner access and a clear pathway toward Manager-level responsibility. As a Senior Analyst you will also take ownership of financial modelling and valuation workstreams playing a key role across the full transaction lifecycle. You will work directly with senior leaders and clients on a range of M&A strategic advisory and valuation engagements.
The role provides exposure to a diverse client base including privately owned businesses corporates financial sponsors / private equity public sector agencies and Māori organisations. With a collaborative hands-on team culture youll be given responsibility early and supported to build confidence and progress quickly.
In this role you will:
Support buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions including transaction analysis due diligence support and execution activities
Build review and own financial models and business valuations including DCFs trading and transaction comparables and scenario analysis
Prepare high-quality client deliverables such as information memoranda (IMs) investment papers valuation reports and board and shareholder presentations
Analyse financial performance growth drivers risks and value creation opportunities to support investment decisions pricing and negotiation strategy
Support transaction execution including data room management coordination with other advisors and responding to buyer and investor queries
Work closely with Partners Directors and Managers to deliver commercially robust technically sound advice
Continue to build your commercial judgement transaction experience and professional confidence with a clear pathway toward Manager-level responsibility
Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe / Skills and experience
Tertiary qualification in Finance Accounting Commerce or a related discipline (e.g. economics mathematics/statistics law engineering).
Experience in corporate finance investment banking transaction advisory or financial markets (Big 4 or similar preferred)
Advanced Excel skills with proven experience building and reviewing financial models and valuations
Strong analytical capability with the ability to produce clear board-ready written outputs
Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence contributing in deal teams and client discussions
A proactive mindset strong time management and the ability to perform in fast-paced deal environments
Progress towards CFA or CA qualifications is desirable.
Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ
At PwC youll be part of a supportive high-performing team with a strong and inclusive culture. We invest in our people through structured learning hands-on coaching from experienced leaders and access to PwCs global tools insights and networks supporting you to grow and succeed at every stage of your career.
Rewards- Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
Growth- Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
Wellbeing- $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection;Sonder/EAP/Headspace;15dayspaid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
Reputation- PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us andyoullaccelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
Flexibility- Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
Time off-Twopaidrecognition daysoffprovided each yearduring ourannual summer shutdown period;purchaseup to two extra weeks annual leave
Whānau & community- Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave
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