Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting services related to financial management and strategy. These individuals analyse client needs, develop financial solutions, and offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their financial performance, improve decision-making, and achieve their financial goals.

As a finance consulting generalist at PwC, you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of finance consulting. Your work will involve providing comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising their financial performance, improving decision-making, and achieving their financial goals. You will be responsible for analysing client needs, developing financial solutions, and offering recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As an Assurance Financial Markets & Real Estate (FMRE) Intern you will immerse yourself in the dynamic world of finance consulting, gaining exposure to accounting policies, financial risk management, and financial reporting. This role offers a unique chance to work directly with clients, helping them navigate complex financial landscapes and providing insights that drive their business forward. As an Intern, you will support teams by participating in projects, conducting research, and observing professional work environments. You will learn and apply PwC's practices and methodologies, contributing to the team's success while developing your personal brand.

In this role at PwC, you will engage with diverse financial tasks, from financial statement preparation to market trend analysis, honing your skills in financial modeling and economic forecasting. You will be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and your growth is encouraged. This opportunity allows you to build commercial awareness and understand how the business operates, setting the foundation for a rewarding career in finance consulting. Embrace the chance to learn, ask questions, and produce quality work that adds value for clients and supports your team's objectives.

Responsibilities

- Supporting teams in financial markets and real estate projects by assisting with data collection and analysis
- Participating in the preparation and review of financial statements and reports to enhance understanding of financial accounting principles
- Assisting in the monitoring and analysis of financial trends to provide insights for decision-making
- Engaging in economic forecasting activities to support financial strategy development
- Contributing to the compliance with accounting standards and regulations by conducting research and applying findings
- Observing and learning from experienced professionals to gain exposure to financial risk management practices
- Collaborating with team members to develop financial models and perform financial statement analysis
- Applying financial management techniques to organize and control financial resources effectively
- Utilizing intellectual curiosity to explore market trends and investment analysis opportunities
- Demonstrating active listening and communication skills to effectively support client interactions and team collaboration

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following field(s) of study: Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Quantitative Finance, or Real Estate
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school

What Sets You Apart

- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment
- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating knowledge in financial risk management and financial modeling
- Excelling in financial statement preparation and analysis
- Participating in economic forecasting and investment analysis
- Supporting teams with financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards
- Observing and learning about financial market trends and portfolio optimization

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance