Deals Graduate Programme

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Deals Graduate Programme

Programme Overview:

PwC’s Graduate One Deals Programme offers an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of high-profile transactions, mergers, and acquisitions. As part of the Deals team, you will help clients execute complex business transactions, from mergers and acquisitions to business restructuring and valuations, ensuring they maximise value throughout the deals process. This programme will allow you to work across multiple disciplines, including financial advisory, technology integration in deals, and project management.

The One Deals team plays a critical role in supporting clients through the entire deals lifecycle. You will work with clients from various industries, helping them manage risk, streamline their operations, and execute deals that align with their strategic goals. Through this graduate programme, you will gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, deal structuring, and integrating technology to drive value for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

As part of PwC’s One Deals Graduate Programme, you will:

• Deal Advisory: Assist clients in evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions, providing financial modelling and due diligence to support informed decision-making.
• Technology Integration: Work with clients to integrate cutting-edge technologies, including data analytics and cybersecurity, into the deals process to streamline operations and manage risk.
• Post-Deal Support: Provide post-deal services, ensuring that the newly merged or acquired businesses are efficiently integrated, with a focus on optimising financial performance and operations.
• Project Management: Manage various aspects of the deals lifecycle, from the initial deal strategy to the final transaction, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and deadlines are met.

Training and Development:

PwC offers a structured training and development programme designed to support your career progression:

• Full support for obtaining relevant professional qualifications such as ACA or CIMA.
• Paid study leave, tuition support, and access to world-class learning resources.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the Deals team, helping you develop your technical and leadership skills.
• Regular training sessions that focus on developing your financial analysis, project management, and technology integration skills.

Areas of Specialisation:

As part of the Graduate One Deals Programme, you may have the opportunity to specialise in:

• Financial Advisory: Providing strategic advice and financial insights to clients, supporting them in structuring deals and managing complex transactions.
• Technology in Deals: Leveraging technology to enhance the efficiency and success of deals, including implementing data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation projects.
• Project Management in Deals: Overseeing the entire lifecycle of a deal, from the initial strategy to post-deal integration, ensuring that all aspects are handled smoothly and effectively.

What to Expect:

Throughout the Graduate One Deals Programme, you will:

• Gain exposure to high-profile deals, mergers, and acquisitions, working with PwC’s global client base across industries.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including financial analysts, technology specialists, and deal advisory professionals, to deliver comprehensive services to clients.
• Develop a deep understanding of how deals are structured, financed, and executed, helping clients achieve their strategic objectives.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues, developing your leadership and communication skills as you progress through the programme.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are looking for graduates who are passionate about deals and excited about working in a fast-paced environment. To succeed in the Graduate One Deals Programme, you should have:

• A 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, though degrees in business, finance, technology, or engineering are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with complex data and financial models.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, with a desire to take on new challenges and learn from experienced professionals.
• A genuine interest in the deals landscape and the role technology plays in executing successful business transactions.

Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Full support for professional qualifications (ACA, CIMA, etc.).
• 25 days of annual leave, with options to purchase additional days.
• A wide range of employee benefits, including private healthcare, flexible working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.
• Access to PwC’s global network, offering opportunities for international assignments and cross-border projects.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally.

About PwC

We work to build trust, deliver sustained outcomes and help clients solve their most important problems by combining human ingenuity and understanding with the right technology. Join us in Actuarial, Audit, Business Solutions, Consulting, Deals, Legal, Operate, Risk, Tax or Technology.

Our global strategy, called The New Equation, brings our purpose to life by bringing our people together to strive for imaginative ways of solving our clients' most important challenges. We’re investing in the areas that matter most. Building out our capabilities in ESG and Net Zero, and combining the diverse experiences and skills of our people with innovative technology to build trust and deliver sustained outcomes.

Employing over 25,000 people across the UK, attracting, retaining and investing in the best people is critical. In some areas, this could mean working towards a professional qualification. In return we ask that joiners are eager to learn, with business awareness, intellectual and cultural curiosity and the ability to build strong relationships. We encourage our people to work together to drive impact and deliver quality to our clients.

Graduates and undergraduates can expect to be part of a stimulating environment working on challenging projects in a culture that embraces difference and empowers them to think differently. Uniqueness and innovation is valued at PwC which is why we have The Deal for all employees that ensures the experience of working here is right for everyone. Your hard work and accomplishments will be recognised and rewarded with a competitive salary and tailored, flexible benefits.

Join our human-led, tech-powered team. Be a part of The New Equation.

How to Apply:

Applications for PwC’s Graduate One Deals Programme are open to students from all academic backgrounds. PwC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To apply, submit your application through PwC’s careers portal, highlighting your interest in the deals landscape and your motivation for joining PwC.