Sustainability- Strategy & Operations Deals Senior Associate

At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact. Working on sustainability in deals at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services related to integrating sustainability principles into mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions (debt and equity) and corporate strategies. You will analyse environmental and social risk, assess client needs based on global frameworks, conduct impact assessments and develop comprehensive sustainability strategies for value creation, and offer guidance and support to help clients transition to sustainable and purpose-led business models. You will leverage leverage experience in impact strategy and analysis, pre and post deal sustainability assessment, value creation through sustainable finance, and responsible investment strategies.

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.

The Opportunity
As part of the Deals ESG team you are expected to help companies tackle critical challenges and drive long-term competitive advantage through inorganic growth strategies. As a Senior Associate you are expected to analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain rigorous standards. You are expected to focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context, navigating increasingly complex situations to grow your personal brand and technical skills.

Responsibilities
- Help companies tackle critical challenges and drive long-term competitive advantage
- Focus on building client relationships and understanding business context
- Navigate increasingly complex situations to grow personal brand and technical proficiency
- Mentor and guide junior team members

- Maintain exceptional standards in deliverables
- Analyze complex problems and provide actionable insights
- Build and nurture meaningful client relationships
- Utilize firm methodologies and technology resources effectively

What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2 years of experience

What Sets You Apart
- Knowledge of sustainability, climate change, and societal challenges
- Experience in transaction-related services for large companies
- Interviewing executive management at target companies
- Assessing target companies
- Managing significant volume of work and multiple projects
- Organizing research and marketing resources
- Communicating with various levels of firm employees
- Supporting logistical efforts of internal training events

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: $77,000 - $202,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. 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): New York, NY

Job ID: PricewaterhouseCoopers-657385WD

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-15T20:24:37