Associate - Strategy& Deals

Job Description:

Line of ServiceAdvisory

Industry/SectorNot Applicable

SpecialismDeals

Management LevelAssociate

Job Description & Summary

We are currently searching for a talented graduate with a clear ambition to build a career in strategy consulting and private equity (PE).
At PwC Strategy& Deals, we focus on commercial due diligence (buy- and sell-side), market studies, strategy development and value creation for PE clients and their portfolio companies. We are looking for candidates who share our strong passion for these areas, to join our ring-fenced Strategy& Deals team.
Join our specialised Strategy& Deals team and contribute to high-impact projects from day one.
Strategy& in brief
Strategy& is PwC's global strategy consultancy, employing +3,000 consultants globally, committed to helping our clients seize essential advantage.
A career in our Strategy& Deals practice is an opportunity to help organisations realise the potential from, e.g., mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. We work across the deal lifecycle, helping leading investors originate, create and realise value from deals.
Based in Copenhagen, our Denmark Strategy& Deals team works closely with leading Nordic and European PE funds. We frequently collaborate and cross-staff with other Nordic and international Strategy& Deals teams, leveraging sector expertise and functional knowledge according to the needs of each client engagement.
What we offer
We offer a rewarding job in a global management consultancy with the opportunity to work on complex transactions and strategy projects in an ever-changing environment. You will experience a steep learning curve with full responsibility and client interaction from day one.
As part of Strategy&Deals, you will be part of a supportive culture and a close-knit team that values collaboration, knowledge sharing and a strong team spirit. You will work with and learn from consultants with extensive PE and M&A experience from PwC's Strategy& and other leading consulting firms.
You will be assigned a Career Coach who will be your sparring partner for your development, performance, and future career path, as well as a mentor who will be your main 'go-to-person for any practical and social questions.
Role and expectations
As an Associate in Strategy& Deals, you will play a key role in the execution of projects, helping to solve strategic issues for our clients. Among other things, you will:
* Drive your own workstreams within the context of a wider project
* Assist in formulating key hypotheses
* Break down, structure and solve challenging quantitative and qualitative problems
* Develop and communicate recommendations to clients
* Establish trust-based relationships with clients
Qualifications and capabilities
Educational Preferences:
* A relevant master's degree (in, e.g., business administration or finance) or, alternatively, a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience (i.e., exposure to transactions in a strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity and/or venture capital setting) after completing your bachelor's degree
* Excellent academic performance
Preferred Knowledge / Skills:
The candidate is expected to demonstrate the following characteristics and /or proven record of success through experience and/or coursework in the following areas:
* Demonstrated interest in transactions, M&A and private equity, through coursework and/or work experience
* Excellent ability to break down, structure and solve challenging quantitative and qualitative problems
* Strong ability to communicate complex material effectively in written and oral formats to diverse audiences, including senior client leadership
* Strong ability to lead own work and collaborate effectively within the project team
* Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment with a steep learning curve
* Comfort with change and ambiguity
* Experience using the Microsoft Office suite of applications, i.e., Excel, PowerPoint and Word
* Experience with transactions from, e.g., internships or other positions in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity or venture capital is a strong asset 
Preferred Language Capabilities:
* Ability to communicate effectively in English is required
* Ability to communicate effectively in Danish or another Scandinavian language is a strong asset
Grow here. Go further.
As part of PwC Strategy&, you will join a market success and a friendly workplace. Between the two trust emerges, careers develop, and you and your colleagues will create innovative solutions for the businesses and society that we are all a part of.
Do you want to be part of our strong community?
Submit your CV, cover letter and transcripts by using the link in the top right corner.
Application deadline: June 15th. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so rather apply today than tomorrow. Interviews are case based.
We imagine your first day of work to be September 1st, 2026

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional SkillsAccepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Business Plan Evaluation, Capital IQ, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Development, Customer Due Diligence, Deal Structures, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Intellectual Curiosity, M&A Strategy, Market Research, Market Trends, Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends {+ 7 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel RequirementsNot Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?No

Government Clearance Required?No

Job Posting End DateJune 16, 2026