(Senior) Associate (f/m/d) M&A Team, Financial Services

<p><b>Line of Service</b></p>Advisory<p></p><p><b>Industry/Sector</b></p>Banking and Capital Markets<p></p><p><b>Specialism</b></p>Deals<p></p><p><b>Management Level</b></p>Associate<p></p><p><b>Job Description &amp; Summary</b></p>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.<br/><br/>Those in deal financial services at PwC will focus on providing financial advisory services to clients in the financial industry, assisting them in making strategic business decisions and executing transactions effectively. You will apply your experience in deal structuring, due diligence, and financial modelling.<p></p><p></p><p><b><span>Key responsibilities</span></b><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Support financial services M&amp;A transactions (in Austria, </span><span>CEE</span><span> and wider Europe), including banking, distressed credit/equity, securitizations, and private credit funding. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Analyze and model data to </span><span>assist</span><span> with transaction execution and structuring. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Draft process materials such as sale process memorandums and bidding letter templates. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Assist</span><span> with project management by coordinating work with multiple teams, including clients and third-party advisors, and providing regular updates and reports to stakeholders. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Support business development through market research, preparing client events, and drafting business proposals. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Engage in other business segments of PwC as needed. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Formal r</span><span>equirements:</span></b><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>A completed degree in business, ideally focusing on banking, corporate finance, accounting, or business law.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>At least </span><span>2</span><span> </span><span>years of professional experience in related activities</span><span> (including internships).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong understanding of the Financial Services industry, including regulation, accounting, and banks’ asset management processes.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Exceptional analytical skills and numerical aptitude.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Proficiency</span><span> in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI knowledge is strongly preferred.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Professional </span><span>proficiency</span><span> in German and English; </span><span>proficiency</span><span> in a CEE language is a plus.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, flexibility, and enjoyment of project-based collaboration in interdisciplinary teams.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>You don't have all of the above points? No problem! Not every applicant has to meet all of the criteria, we are happy to invest in your skills!</p><p></p><p>Different ways of thinking, experiences, training, needs and cultures make us who we are. We therefore welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.</p><p></p><p>Your annual gross target salary is at least EUR 56,000 (all-in) for a Senior Associate position and EUR 49,000 (all-in) for an Associate position. Depending on your qualifications and experience, we will agree on your actual salary in a personal interview. Do you have more to offer than the minimum? We do too. With us, your salary increases annually.</p><p></p><p>Do you have any questions? Emella Softic will be happy to answer them on +43 676 3851671.</p><p></p><p>We look forward to receiving your online application in the form of a cover letter and your CV. References and certificates are also welcome.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Education </span></b><span>(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)</span></p>Degrees/Field of Study required:<p></p><p></p>Degrees/Field of Study preferred:<p></p><p><b><span>Certifications </span></b><span>(if blank, certifications not specified)</span></p><p></p><p><b>Required Skills</b></p><p></p><p><b>Optional Skills</b></p>Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Change Management, Client Confidentiality, Client Onboarding, Communication, Corporate Finance, Deal Strategy, Deal Structures, Emotional Regulation