Senior Associate

Role & responsibilities

About the role We are looking to recruit an experienced individual to focus on Capital Equipment valuations (which may include plant, machinery and equipment, shipping, aviation, and other types of tangible assets)., at a Senior Associate level. The role would provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to work on a range of client engagements and alongside other individuals with a range of deal related skills and experience. Whilst the majority of the existing team are based in Kolkata (which would be our preferred primary working location for the individual), there is some flexibility with respect to location and the successful candidate would have scope to base themselves in other PwC AC offices if they prefer. Responsibilities You will be active across all areas of our work and with exposure to clients and their advisors in order to support and develop our provision of advice to external and internal clients. Responsibilities will include the following: Performing valuation analysis, which is likely to include the analysis of large data sets and building valuation models either in excel or using other data analytical tools; Carrying-out the reviews of asset valuations in support of audit, tax, dispute or transaction purposes; Preparation and presentation of reports and outlining our approach, assumptions and conclusions; Working across a broad range of tangible asset categories and types; Liaising directly with engagement teams and other advisors on projects; Operating alongside other PwC valuations teams as well as other teams such as corporate finance, audit, due diligence, tax or business valuations); Performing industry or company specific research; Supporting and working alongside other senior engagement team members in the development of new business in the sector, including preparation of proposals and pitches, attendance at presentations, thought leadership and identifying opportunities to add value for existing client engagements.

Preferred candidate profile

Skills and Experience

Practical advisory experience in capital equipment valuations;

Good knowledge of capital equipment markets;

Excellent data, analytics and financial modeling skills (for example using Microsoft Excel and preferably with other data analytical packages such as Alteryx, Tableau or Power BI);

Proven ability to deliver high quality written outputs (professional verbal and written English) An analytical mindset; Ability to work effectively in teams and to tight deadlines; and High level of attention to detail; In addition, the following experience would also be preferable: 2 to 4 years experience in performing capital equipment valuations. Preference would be given to candidates with capital equipment valuations experience, however, candidates with experience in asset management and various engineering fields such as civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical/electronics, etc. would also be considered. Bachelors degree in Engineering and preferably a Masters /Postgraduate qualification in Finance / Management. Other fields of study that provides a solid foundation of asset management fundamentals would also be considered