Deals Strategy & Operations Senior Associate, Consumer Markets
Date: Mar 1, 2026
Location: Cairo, EG
Company: PwC MiddleEast
About Us
With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organizations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.
Line of Service Overview
Our Deals practice helps organizations navigate complex transactions, from mergers and acquisitions to restructuring and strategic investments. We deliver insights and solutions that enable clients to create, protect, and realize value throughout the deal lifecycle.
Business Unit Overview
Our Deals Strategy & Operations (DSO) team provides strategic and operational advice across the deal continuum, from defining deal strategy to supporting post-deal execution. We help clients identify value creation opportunities, execute transactions effectively, and implement initiatives that deliver synergies and operational improvements following integration. Our typical engagements include:
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Commercial due diligence. Assess market attractiveness, competitive dynamics, and the target’s commercial performance to support investment decisions and identify key risks and value drivers.
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Market entry strategies. Evaluate market opportunities and define the optimal strategy for entering new geographies or segments, including positioning, partnerships, and go-to-market approach.
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Feasibility studies. Assess the technical, commercial, and financial viability of new projects or investments to support informed decision-making.
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Business planning and modelling. Develop robust business plans and financial models to project performance, test key assumptions, and support strategic and investment decisions.
How You’ll Contribute
As a Senior Associate – Consumer Markets Deals, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Structuring analysis, applying analytical frameworks, and conceptualizing strategy development for client problems
- Taking ownership of components of engagements and collaborating with team members to deliver well-structured reports
- Leading work for junior team members and coaching them to deliver high-quality outputs
- Researching and analyzing data; reviewing large quantities of information to extract meaningful insights
- Conducting complex analysis in Excel and developing financial models
- Supporting internal business development activities and contributing to proposals
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ years of relevant experience in M&A or strategy consulting, preferably within Consumer Markets
- Exposure to financial modelling, feasibility studies, and report structuring
- Experience in market research, business plan development, and due diligence for large organizations
- Strong analytical skills and ability to understand key business drivers
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under time constraints
- Keen to leverage technology-enabled and digital tools for efficient delivery
- Arabic language skills considered a plus
- Your flexibility to travel 40–60% of the time. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development/personal needs and those of the business and our clients
How You’ll Make a Difference
At PwC Middle East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.
Why You’ll Love Working at PwC
At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.