Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Corporate Finance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we value every individual's role in shaping our future. We're looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results, and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness. We seek self-aware, collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.

A career in our Corporate Finance practice, within Deals Corporate Finance services, will provide you the opportunity to deliver innovative deal solutions to our clients, provide advice and support, from initiation through to deal completion. In short, we’re a part of helping some of the world’s leading companies across industries originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction to ensure maximum value for their company.

Our team focuses on playing the role of lead financial advisers in sell-side and buy-side transactions.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Associate focused on the Public Sector, you will support governments, public enterprises, and regulatory bodies in solving complex business issues, from strategy through to execution, including evaluating, structuring, and executing M&A and investment transactions. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Collaborating with government ministries, public agencies, and state-owned enterprises across sectors such as transport, energy, healthcare, housing, culture, and real estate.

Advising public sector clients across the full investment transaction and project lifecycle, taking an integrated approach to originating, structuring, executing, and realizing value from deals.

Assisting in the execution of M&A transactions involving public entities, including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, joint ventures and partnerships.

Conducting sector-specific research (e.g., infrastructure, healthcare, education, energy) and prepare market and benchmarking analyses tailored to public-sector dynamics.

Assisting in the preparation of internal and external marketing materials such as teasers, confidential information memoranda (CIM), and management presentations.

Obtaining necessary information from available client data and conducting appropriate financial analysis.

Building and reviewing financial models and valuation analyses (e.g., DCF, precedent transactions, public comps) to support strategic recommendations.

Assisting in managing transaction execution, including due diligence coordination, investor engagement, preparing status reports, and managing multiple counterparts to meet transaction deadlines.

Actively participating in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities with new and existing clients.

Developing internal relationships and enhancing your PwC brand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, ACCA) is preferred.

3+ years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or valuation — preferably with exposure to the public sector.

Prior exposure to end-to-end Merger & Acquisition deal execution and understanding of the M&A transaction process and key execution steps.

Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.

Excellent understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques

Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Proven experience of delivering high-quality strategic engagements across multiple industries.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, in Arabic and English.

High level of attention to detail and accuracy with an ability to work under pressure.

Willingness and flexibility to travel across the Middle East as required by client engagements.

Why you’ll love PwC
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at https://www.pwc.com/m1/en/about-us/life-at-pwc.html
 

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Valuations, Buyouts, Capital Raising, Client Confidentiality, Client Management, Client Onboarding, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Development, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Rooms, Deal Sourcing, Deal Structures, Debt Restructuring, Discounted Cash Flow Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 29 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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