Associate - Strategy & Transformation (HCMC)

PwC is hiring an Associate - Strategy & Transformation (HCMC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions visa sponsorship.
The posting mentions Excel, Powerpoint and market research among its tools and skills.
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Conducts market research, financial analysis, and strategic planning to support mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring deals.

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deal Strategy

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.

Those in deal strategy at PwC will focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. Your work will involve analysing market trends, assessing business opportunities, and developing strategic frameworks to guide clients in making informed decisions regarding their deals. You will help clients navigate complex transactions, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop strategies to maximise value and achieve their business objectives. Working in this area, you will play a crucial role in assisting clients in formulating and executing effective strategies to optimise outcomes in their deal-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support deal strategies
Analyze target companies’ financials, business models, and market positioning
Develop detailed business plans, growth strategies, and synergy assessments
Assist in preparing client presentations, reports, and other deliverables
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support senior team members in client meetings and workshops
Continuously monitor industry trends and developments relevant to client sectors
Contribute to internal knowledge development and capability-building initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
Relevant experience in strategy consulting, corporate finance, investment banking, or a related field
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Vietnamese language proficiency is required
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Proactive, curious, and a team player with a strong client-service mindset

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 Skills

Accepting 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 Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

How we rate this

Associate - Strategy & Transformation (HCMC) at PwC rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Associate - Strategy & Transformation (HCMC) is an open job at PwC.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Ho Chi Minh City.
The job was posted on October 17, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by PwC. Apply on PwC

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Market ResearchFinancial AnalysisStrategic PlanningDeal StrategyExcelPowerpoint

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Tell me about a project where market research was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where financial analysis was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where strategic planning was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where deal strategy was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Excel in your day-to-day work.

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