Associate - Deals - M&A Strategy (Human Capital)

M&A Strategy team is a part of Management Consulting at PwC. Within the Management Consulting division, M&A Strategy team builds solutions for clients to maximize the value through Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) transactions, both strategic and financial, across the deal continuum by leveraging its core expertise and extensive experience in M&A from both Buyer / Seller perspective. Competency Overview: M&A Strategy The M&A Strategy team will provide you with the opportunity to help clients achieve maximum value in their M&A transactions by solving complex transformational challenges. As an Associate, youll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. We focus on all business aspects of the deal lifecycle including: Pre-Deal – M&A Strategy team advises clients on acquiring target companies (buy-side) or divesting business units (sell-side). HR due diligence: o Buy-side diligence - Quantify workforce related liabilities and costs and help client assess workforce related risks. o Sell-side diligence – Estimate costs & identify crucial items, minimize surprises, improve accuracy of projections, and increase confidence for prospective Buyer. Key focus areas include HR strategy and operating model, human capital value creation, HR systems & vendors, compensation & benefits, labor & workforce issues, organizational design and cultural assessment. Post-Deal - We provide advisory services for large-scale integrations and complex divestitures, focusing on HR functional planning, target operating models, and actionable work plans. Key areas include integration and separation management, change management, culture, & communications, organizational design, legal entity operationalization, and synergy tracking. Core responsibilities as an Associate would entail (but not limited to) Candidates will join high-functioning global project teams to solve M&A-related problems, analyzing financial data, preparing work plans, managing stakeholders, and providing transaction recommendations. They will also engage in business development, thought leadership, and firmbuilding activities, working with experienced consultants to address complex business issues from strategy to execution. Your opportunities at PwC Learn: Develop business acumen, technical, and technology skills Apply: Diverse opportunities to showcase your skills in an inclusive and supportive environment Grow: Harness your leadership potential to expand your career

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