Deals Strategy Senior Associate, Technology

Description

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Delivering Deal Value

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we value every individual's role in shaping our future. We're looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results, and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness. We seek self-aware, collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.

The Delivering Deal Value (DDV) team is part of the Deals Strategy & Operations business unit. It focuses on providing support for potential, actual transactions and assists clients in all operational integration aspects of the transaction, pre and post completion, including: Buy side operational, integration due diligence, including IT DD, Operations DD; Synergy development and review; Sell-side due diligence; Carve-out; Turnaround; Taking control and 100-day planning for operational and technology operations; Value creation plan; Mergers & Acquisitions Integration; Post-acquisition performance improvement.

Responsibilities

As a Deals Senior Associate focused in Technology, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the preparation of IT Due Diligence and Red Flag reports , covering IT strategy, infrastructure, architecture, financials, and operating models
• Assist clients and internal teams with carve-out and integration assessments , with a focus on IT planning and execution
• Analyze existing (“As-Is”) IT operating models and design future-state (“To-Be”) models aligned with business needs
• Contribute to technology PMO support for deals, focusing on execution planning, risk management, and governance
• Identify potential IT synergies, risks, and integration issues , and evaluate their impact on deal timelines and functional readiness
• Demonstrate strong domain knowledge across IT functions, systems, and infrastructure within M&A contexts
• Develop well-structured, analytical, and compelling client deliverables and reports
• Support business development efforts including proposal creation, capability building, and client presentations
• Own components of engagements and collaborate closely with team members to ensure timely and quality outcomes Research and analyze market and company-level technology insights to inform client recommendations
  
  

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in M&A, IT consulting, or the IT function of a large organization
• Proven track record of working on Technology Due Diligence, IT assessments, or IT transformation projects, ideally within the Financial Services sector ( Banks, Fintech's, Insurance companies) is a plus
• Familiarity with technology carve-outs, integrations , and post-merger Day One readiness planning
• Experience in technology impleme nt ation or technology PMO within deal or transformation environments
• Broad understanding of the Financial Services ecosystem, including banking, fintech, or insurance, is a plus
• Strong knowledge of enterprise applications, tools, and infrastructure required to establish and scale IT functions
• Proficient with collaboration tools like Office 365
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects within budget and timelines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to extract insights and understand business drivers
• Confident communicator with ability to engage senior clients and stakeholders
• Self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow in a high-performance team environment
• Familiarity with digital and technology-enabled solutions to enhance delivery
• Willingness to travel 40%–60% based on client needs, with flexibility to support cross-border engagements
  
  

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, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Administration, Carve-Outs, Change Management, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Cost Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enhanced Due Diligence, HR Due Diligence, Inclusion, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, M&A Strategy, Market Research, Operational Advice, Operational Performance Management (OPM) {+ 14 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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