Deals Strategy And Value Creation Manager Financial Services

PwC Middle East

Our Delivering Deal Value (DDV) team within the Deals Strategy & Operations unit provides strategic and operational advice to investors, including private equity firms, banks, and major corporations. As a Manager in our Financial Services sector, you will be at the forefront of guiding clients through critical post-merger integrations, operational due diligence, and strategic initiatives, with a focus on the Financial Services industry, including banking, digital banking, and fintech sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational advice across the deal lifecycle, from strategy design to post-deal execution
• Conduct commercial due diligence, feasibility studies, and market assessments, particularly in the Financial Services sector
• Lead post-merger integrations, identifying synergies, and value creation opportunities
• Drive the development of operating models for banking and fintech clients, including digital banking solutions
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, project delivery, and expectations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape client strategies and deliver sustained outcomes br

Requirements

• Hands on experience with assisting clients in strategic planning and business reviews; growth, market entry and international expansion; and market opportunity sizing within the Financial Services sector
• 7+ years in Financial Services consulting
• In-depth knowledge of the Financial Services industry, including banking (especially digital banking) and fintech (e.g., payments)
• Proven record of success in commercial due diligence or corporate strategy
• Participated in feasibility and transformation studies
• Experience in the execution and program management of post-merger integrations / carve outs ranging from large scale acquisitions and disposals to smaller scale transactions will be an advantage
• Ability to deliver significant business results that reflect strategic and creative thinking and individual initiative
• Confident to manage multi-resource engagements
• Comfortable providing direction, coaching and guidance to junior resources
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and drive project delivery end-to-end
• Proficiency with the full consulting toolkit (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel) and a self-starter attitude
• Arabic speaking would be considered an asset
• 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. br