Deals - Strategy& Deals, Manager

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deal Strategy

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

Our Deals Advisory Practice helps businesses realise the potential of their mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and capital markets with a global network of industry experts coupled with data-driven insights. As the largest in Singapore, we provide faster growth, stronger capabilities, a competitive edge across the entire deal continuum, from strategy formulation, deal origination, transaction support and finance raising, to post deal integration and exit.

About the Team: 
Our Strategy& Deals team aims to bring top-tier strategy capabilities across a broad range of engagements, focusing on value creation for clients. While our roots are in M&A, we provide holistic strategic support covering four core areas: 

• Corporate Strategy and Value Creation (business planning, value creation plans, operational restructuring) 

• Market Entry and Growth Strategy (supporting corporates expanding in or from Southeast Asia) 

• Commercial Due Diligence and M&A Strategy (collaborating closely with Deals practice, emphasizing value creation pre- and post-deal) 

• Government Strategy and Feasibility Studies (longer-term strategic studies addressing forward-looking challenges) 

We work across diverse sectors, including Healthcare, Education, Financial Services, Retail & Consumer, Technology, Media & Telecom, etc  

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage workstreams end-to-end in commercial due diligence and strategy projects, covering market and competitive analysis, growth strategy, financial and operational performance analysis, and business case development. 

• Able to confidently manage and coach small teams of associates and senior associates. 

• Engage directly with senior clients and private equity investors with minimal supervision. 

• Build and nurture client relationships with guidance from partners and senior team leadership. 

Qualifications: 

• 2-3 years of experience at the Manager level (or equivalent). 

• Proven experience in strategy consulting or Deals/due diligence practices, with strong exposure to private equity and transaction-related work (commercial and market due diligence, portfolio value creation). 

• Significant experience and/or residency in Southeast Asia or broader APAC markets, with a strong understanding of local business environments and market dynamics. 

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, capable of leading client discussions and producing client-ready deliverables. 

• Project experience in multiple sectors including Financial Services (banking, payments, insurance, fintech), Healthcare (providers, pharma, medtech), Education (K-12, higher education, edtech), Technology (software, IT services, digital platforms), and Consumer & Retail. 

• Strong problem-solving, structured thinking, and quantitative analysis skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to handle deal-focused projects and workstreams with majority of experience in due diligence and private equity environments. 

• Willingness and ability to relocate within SEA/APAC if required, or already based in the region. 

Preferred Background: 

• Experience at Big 4 firms in Strategy, Deals, or Due Diligence practices. 

• Background in Top-tier strategy consulting firms (e.g. MBB or Tier 2s – e.g. Roland Berger, Oliver Wyman, Kearney, LEK). 

• Experience at reputable private equity or investment advisory boutiques. 

What We Offer: 

• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and rapidly growing team of strategy professionals. 

• Access to the global PwC Strategy& Deals network, fostering professional development and global career opportunities. 

• Fast-paced, high-impact projects involving senior client interactions across Asia. 

• Exposure to a broad range of sector experience and deal types. 

• Strong opportunities for accelerated professional and personal growth. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Plan Evaluation, Capital IQ, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Development, Creativity, Customer Due Diligence, Deal Structures, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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