Deals Black Talent in Business Insight Programme 2025

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Deals Black Talent in Business Insight Programme 2025

Programme Overview:

PwC’s Deals Black Talent in Business Insight Programme is a unique initiative aimed at giving Black heritage students the opportunity to explore careers within PwC’s Deals and Risk & Sustainability services. This programme provides participants with valuable exposure to the world of deals, where PwC supports clients in areas like mergers and acquisitions, risk management, and sustainability.

As part of PwC’s commitment to advancing diversity, the Black Talent in Business Insight Programme focuses on nurturing Black talent by offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional networking opportunities. You will gain an understanding of how PwC helps businesses manage risks, navigate complex transactions, and create sustainable business models.

Throughout the programme, you will gain practical experience working alongside PwC professionals, learning how deals and risk management shape the future of businesses across different sectors.

What You’ll Do:

During this programme, you’ll work with PwC’s Deals and Risk & Sustainability teams, engaging in various activities such as:

• Financial advisory and deals: Understand how PwC supports clients in structuring mergers, acquisitions, and other business deals to achieve long-term success.
• Risk management: Learn how PwC helps businesses identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and sustainability risks.
• Sustainability consulting: Gain insight into how sustainability is integrated into risk management, helping businesses build resilient and responsible strategies.
• Business operations: Experience how project management, data analysis, and business strategy come together to create value in deals and risk consulting.

Why Join the Programme:

• Hands-on experience: Participate in live projects, working with experienced professionals in PwC’s Deals and Risk & Sustainability teams.
• Skills development: Build crucial skills in financial analysis, risk assessment, project management, and business operations.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with PwC professionals and mentors, gaining valuable insight into the firm’s inclusive work culture and consulting opportunities.
• Insight into PwC’s commitment to diversity: Learn how PwC fosters diversity and inclusion by supporting Black talent in business, providing the tools and networks needed for a successful career in deals and risk management.

By the end of the programme, you will have gained a deeper understanding of PwC’s deals and risk services, while building the skills and experiences needed to pursue a successful career in this field.

Who Should Apply:

This programme is open to Black heritage university students interested in exploring careers in financial services, risk management, and sustainability consulting. Whether you’re studying business, finance, economics, or a related field, this programme will help you understand how PwC’s deals and risk services align with your academic background and career aspirations. PwC encourages applications from individuals with an interest in financial advisory, business operations, and risk management.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in financial services, risk management, and sustainability
• Ability to work well in teams and communicate effectively
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to PwC’s values of diversity and inclusion

Programme Duration:

This is a short-term insight programme, typically lasting one week, designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of PwC’s deals and risk management services and the career opportunities available in these fields.

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

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.