Senior Associate to Business Valuation

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. In deal valuation at PwC, you will focus on providing analysis and valuation services for mergers, acquisitions, and other financial transactions. You will help clients make informed decisions by assessing the worth and potential risks of various deals.Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. Role and Responsibilities: Taking part in different stages of Financing/ Business plan development/Market research/ Financial modelling / Valuation projectsCarrying out financial analysis of company's historic results and projections, conducting industry researchPreparing and delivering financial modelsReport writing and checkingCoaching junior staff (for a Senior Associate)Knowledge and Education:Bachelor/Master’s degree desirably in finance/economics1-2 years of relevant experience (3-4 years for a Senior Associate) in a Bank/Private Equity/internal Corporate Finance Department/BIG4 or Local Valuation firmKnowledge of valuation methodology and techniques: DCF, market approachKnowledge of financial accounting, good understanding of IFRSIT skills: advanced MS Excel (capable of developing financial models and run regressions), Power Point userStrong analytical skills: numeracy, ability to structure large amounts of data, advanced research skillsCFA, ASA, ACCA or DipIFR certification is a plusExcellent writing and financial modelling skillsFast learner, team player with strong communication skillsAbility to prioritize and meet tight deadlines, attentiveness to detailGood written and spoken Russian/English