Associate - Consulting - Strategy & Operations

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Operations Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary A career within Corporate and Business Strategy services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients solve their toughest problems and seize essential advantages by defining and evaluating strategies of all types. We analyse business and market trends to explore new approaches that help our clients make tough choices and surpass the competition. At both the business unit and corporate level, we help organisations with organic enterprise growth, pricing and profitability, shareholder value, and sustainable corporate strategies. Associates at Strategy & Operations are typically high achievers with an Undergraduate or a Master’s degree and an exceptional academic record. Our Associate hires come from a variety of degree disciplines. They will have demonstrated international experience, participation in extracurricular activities and demonstrate the energy, commitment and drive necessary to succeed at Strategy&. Associates provide support on client assignments that help to develop a strategy and then refocus an organization on making that strategy a reality. This includes generating hypotheses against those issues, structuring & performing analyses, identifying creative but pragmatic options against potential market scenarios, developing conclusions, making strategic recommendations, and then developing plans to operationalize the agreed upon strategy. On any given project, you might be asked to analyze a company’s costs to identify savings, build a business case to evaluate an opportunity, construct a presentation to demonstrate solutions to client executives, conduct interviews to gather data or research companies to gain external market perspectives. Associates also contribute to other activities in the office; they are often at the forefront of organizing social activities, get involved in pro bono work and attend recruiting events. As an Associate you will work across a variety of industries, including: Consumer & Retail Communications, Media & Technology Energy, Chemicals & Utilities Industrial Products Financial Services Health To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. As an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner. Share and collaborate effectively with others. Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise. Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly. Follow risk management and compliance procedures. Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism. Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce. Build and maintain an internal and external network. Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. About you A blend of talents and skills is required of successful Associate candidates, including: An Undergraduate or a Master’s degree from a top-tier university majoring in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Computer/Technology sciences, Business Administration. Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply Excellent academic achievement and demonstrated leadership skills. A minimum GPA is 3.5 (out of 4.00) or equivalent. Real thought leadership, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills (which includes both a quantitative and a qualitative orientation) Experience acquired through internships or study abroad programs Flexible, powerful intellect Strong analytical skills Creativity and intellectual curiosity The ability to work independently, while simultaneously being able to forge productive team relationships Business judgment and maturity, including the ability to develop a ‘big picture’ view Outstanding oral and written communication skills Strong client and team orientation Ambition to build client capabilities that deliver lasting impact Strong personal presence, combined with compelling and professional presentation and communication skills Added value if you have strong skills in data science, technology-related, other relevant certifications (i.e: CFA) Added value if you have worked in Management Consulting firm and/or FMCG/Retail industry. 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 Business, Communication, Finance, Financial Modeling, Group Problem Solving Optional Skills Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements 0% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date