Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
Kia ora,
At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. This is a place to keep growing, where you’ll work on meaningful transactions, learn from experienced leaders, and build a strong foundation for a career in M&A and advisory.
Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role
PwC New Zealand is the leading M&A advisor in the market and the only Big 4 firm with a fully integrated deals capability across M&A, infrastructure, debt advisory, property and transaction services, advising on many of New Zealand’s most significant and complex transactions.
We’re seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Corporate Finance (Deals) team in Auckland. This role provides hands-on exposure to live buy-side and sell-side transactions, close Partner access, and a clear pathway toward Manager-level responsibility. As a Senior Analyst, you will also take ownership of financial modelling and valuation workstreams, playing a key role across the full transaction lifecycle. You will work directly with senior leaders and clients on a range of M&A, strategic advisory and valuation engagements.
The role provides exposure to a diverse client base including privately owned businesses, corporates, financial sponsors / private equity, public sector agencies and Māori organisations. With a collaborative, hands-on team culture, you’ll be given responsibility early and supported to build confidence and progress quickly.
In this role, you will:
- Support buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including transaction analysis, due diligence support and execution activities
- Build, review and own financial models and business valuations, including DCFs, trading and transaction comparables, and scenario analysi
- Prepare high-quality client deliverables such as information memoranda (IMs), investment papers, valuation reports, and board and shareholder presentations
- Analyse financial performance, growth drivers, risks and value creation opportunities to support investment decisions, pricing and negotiation strategy
- Support transaction execution, including data room management, coordination with other advisors, and responding to buyer and investor queries
- Work closely with Partners, Directors and Managers to deliver commercially robust, technically sound advice
- Continue to build your commercial judgement, transaction experience and professional confidence, with a clear pathway toward Manager-level responsibility
Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe / Skills and experience
- Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline (e.g., economics, mathematics/statistics, law, engineering).
- Experience in corporate finance, investment banking, transaction advisory, or financial markets (Big 4 or similar preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills, with proven experience building and reviewing financial models and valuations
- Strong analytical capability, with the ability to produce clear, board-ready written outputs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence contributing in deal teams and client discussions
- A proactive mindset, strong time management and the ability to perform in fast-paced deal environments
- Progress towards CFA or CA qualifications is desirable.
Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ
At PwC, you’ll be part of a supportive, high-performing team with a strong and inclusive culture. We invest in our people through structured learning, hands-on coaching from experienced leaders, and access to PwC’s global tools, insights and networks — supporting you to grow and succeed at every stage of your career.
- Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
- Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
- Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
- Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
- Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
- Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave
- Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave
Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?
Hit Apply now to grow your career at PwC. Visit https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html to learn more.
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