The posting
Your Team ##
Our People in Deals team supports corporate and private equity clients throughout the transaction lifecycle. We identify and manage the people-related implications of acquisitions, disposals, carve-outs and reorganisations, from due diligence and deal preparation through execution and post-deal implementation. Working closely with other teams to ensure support for our clients. As part of a diverse and collaborative team, you will contribute to transaction projects in Switzerland and internationally.
Zurich, geneva
Upon Agreement
80-100%
Tax, Legal and Workforce
Everyone welcome
ID: 766192WD
Your Impact ##
- In your role as Associate, you will work on a variety of M&A and strategy related topics focusing on people elements through the life cycle of a deal. Typical projects scope includes HR and pensions due diligence, HR operating models, change and communication, day-1 and day-100 planning and organisational design.
- You will build expertise in people-related due diligence by reviewing workforce information, identifying key risks and opportunities, and assessing their potential impact on the transaction.
- You will drive day-to-day delivery across operating model design, targeted communication and change initiatives, as well as day-1 and day-100 planning.
- You will work together with large international corporations, mid-market firms as well as specialists across Deals, Corporate Tax, Legal and Reward to deliver integrated solutions throughout the transaction and according to the program.
- You will partner in growing the business by supporting internal initiatives such as proposals, thought leadership and internal and external trainings.
- You will build trusted relationships with colleagues and clients while developing technical expertise in HR, Workforce, pensions, organizational design and people-related separation and integration topics.
Your Skill Set ##
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Law, or related fields.
- Strong interest in the intersection of people and transactions, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an interest in developing and learning new AI based solutions
- Confidence in working with financial and workforce data, including the ability to structure incomplete information, identify inconsistencies and communicate complex findings clearly.
- Excellent English and German skills; French and/or Italian are an advantage.
- Collaborative, proactive and eager to learn in a dynamic and international environment.
- Initial professional experience in people-related due diligence, carve-outs, reorganisations or comparable transaction and transformation projects is an advantage.
Your Benefits ##
Hybrid Flexible Working Model Our work model enables you to spend part of your time working in the office and part at home (provided this is your preference) - unless you-re at your clients- premises, which is of course always the priority. This approach allows you to tailor your schedule to your personal working style.
Learn and Grow Our learning and development approach helps you gain valuable skills and knowledge to advance your career, not just at PwC. We offer a variety of internal and external courses for training and upskilling. Identify your strengths and areas for improvement and gain new skills to achieve your professional goals. You-ll build confidence, enhance your job performance, and take your career to the next level.
Sustainable Performance PwC is committed to creating an environment of sustainable performance. We therefore offer a range of resources such as sustainable performance workshops, self-leadership trainings, resilience and mindfulness sessions, nutrition webinars, and yoga courses.
Vacation and Leave From maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to vacation and paid leave, we know it-s essential to take time away from work. At PwC, you can enjoy a variety of leave options to recharge, relax, or achieve personal milestones.
Volunteering Are you passionate about doing good and making a difference? That-s great, because so are we at PwC. We encourage you to participate in volunteer work by offering paid time off for volunteering activities. Our Corporate Sustainability programmes help you find purpose and fulfilment while working with us.
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Your Contact ##
Roxana Hofer ###
Recruitment Team
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Tel. +41 58 792 12 52
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