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Strategy& and Deals Strategy Intern - Summer 2026

Today Houston, TX

At PwC, we focus on nurturing and developing individuals across our entry level careers programmes, providing them with opportunities to start their professional journey. We offer various entry-level positions and programmes for individuals to gain valuable experience and grow their skills. In strategy consulting at PwC, you will have the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. You will work with some of the world's largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. Working in this area, you will help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage. PwC is one of the top three strategy consultancies globally, bringing the very best strategic thinking to help clients solve their toughest problems, and build the differentiating capabilities they need to outperform their competitors. In joining, you'll help develop strategies that translate into action and help our clients power ahead in fiercely competitive global markets.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team's success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
  • Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
  • Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
  • Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
  • Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
  • Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
  • Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
  • Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As a Strategy& and Deals Strategy Intern, you will engage in strategic consulting projects, gaining exposure to various industries and learning how to develop impactful strategies for clients. As an Intern, you will support teams by participating in projects, conducting research, and observing professional work environments to build your personal brand. In this role, you will have the chance to work on diverse assignments, each offering unique challenges and learning opportunities.

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In this role at PwC, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering strategic insights and solutions to clients. You will be encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and contribute to the team's success by producing quality work. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of strategy consulting, where you will develop your communication skills and gain valuable experience in client support.

Responsibilities

- Supporting teams in strategic consulting projects to gain exposure to industry practices
- Participating in the development and execution of business strategies for client engagements
- Conducting market research and analyzing industry trends to provide data-driven insights
- Assisting in the preparation of presentations and reports to communicate findings effectively
- Engaging in strategic planning and operations strategy to enhance business performance
- Applying analytical thinking to interpret data and identify opportunities for process improvement
- Collaborating with team members to develop innovative solutions for profitable growth
- Observing and learning from experienced professionals to build a foundation in strategy consulting
- Contributing to project management tasks to ensure timely delivery of client solutions

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application. Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for one of the following fields of study: Engineering and Business
- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating analytical thinking and strategic data analysis
- Excelling in communication and intellectual curiosity
- Participating in market research and industry trend analysis
- Supporting operations strategy and process improvement initiatives
- Applying creativity and learning agility in project management
-Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, Boston, MA, San Francisco, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Silicon Valley, CA, New York, NY, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, CA, Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL
Job ID: PricewaterhouseCoopers-658575WD
Employment Type: INTERN
Posted: 2025-08-26T20:07:23

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program