Delivering Deal Value (DDV) Associate - Summer/Fall 2026 Save for Later Remove job

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals. Those in deal integration and valuation realisation at PwC will focus on assisting clients in successfully integrating acquisitions and maximising the value of their investments. You will be responsible for conducting valuations, financial analysis, and developing strategies for post-merger integration.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Delivering Deal Value (DDV) Associate, you will engage in a dynamic environment where you will contribute to client projects, focusing on stakeholder engagement, market research, and strategic thinking. Your role will involve supporting the team in achieving project goals, enhancing cost efficiency, and providing operational advice to drive sustainable growth for our clients. As an Associate, you will be immersed in a fast-paced setting, where your curiosity and adaptability will be key to your success. You will have the chance to build meaningful client connections, develop your skills, and deepen your understanding of our services and technology resources. This role offers a platform to grow your personal brand while learning to manage and inspire others, and to develop a deeper understanding of your strengths and the evolving business landscape. In this role at PwC, you will be part of the Delivering Deal Value team, where you will work on projects that involve contract negotiation, change management, and operations strategy. You will have the opportunity to support senior staff, take ownership of your work, and contribute to the overall strategy of the organization.

Responsibilities

- Supporting client engagements by contributing to deal integration and value realization projects
- Participating in carve-out and post-merger integration activities to facilitate seamless transitions
- Engaging in stakeholder management to align project objectives and expectations
- Conducting market research to inform M&A strategy and identify potential opportunities
- Assisting in change management initiatives to adapt organizational processes and technologies
- Collaborating on cost reduction strategies to enhance operational efficiency
- Utilizing project management skills to coordinate tasks and meet project timelines
- Performing synergy analysis to evaluate potential benefits from business combinations
- Contributing to enhanced due diligence processes to assess risks and gather detailed information
- Assisting in report writing to summarize findings and provide actionable recommendations
- Analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to provide actionable insights for business decision-making
- Developing interactive dashboards and reports to enhance data visualization and accessibility

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Client service associate positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are completing or have recently completed their final academic year of educational requirements

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for one of the following fields of study: Accounting,Accounting & Finance,Finance,Operations Management/Research,Information Technology,Industrial Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Systems Engineering, or Analytics
- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking
- Engaging in stakeholder engagement and project management
- Participating in post-merger integration and synergy analysis
- Utilizing market research and operations strategy skills
- Excelling in communication and report writing skills
-Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
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PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $61,000 - $100,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: