Business Strategy Associate - Multiple Teams

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Corporate and Business Strategy

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

Strategy& | Business Strategy focus Consumer, Retail, Technology and Healthcare Associate - Milano

At PwC, our Strategy& Consumer Markets, TMT & Health team brings together professionals with a distinctive combination of strategy, corporate finance and transformation capabilities, supporting leading clients across a broad range of industries and strategic challenges. Our positioning is built on two key differentiating factors. First, deep strategic consulting expertise underpinned by a strong understanding of consumer-facing and technology-enabled industries, including Consumer Products, Retail, Technology, Media & Telecommunications and Health, as well as adjacent sectors. Second, an end-to-end perspective enabled by a broad range of complementary capabilities, spanning growth strategy, business transformation, cost optimization, due diligence and execution support. 

As a Strategy& intern, you will work closely with clients to address complex strategic and business challenges. You will analyze market dynamics and industry trends, assess business performance and strategic opportunities, and contribute to the development of growth and transformation strategies. Leveraging both strategic and financial perspectives, you will help clients translate strategic ambitions into actionable initiatives and support their implementation to deliver tangible and sustainable results. 

Driven by curiosity, you will play an active role in shaping project outcomes, supporting junior team members and contributing to the development of client relationships. In our fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will work with a variety of clients and colleagues across different projects, industries and challenges. Every experience will be an opportunity to strengthen your strategic, financial and industry expertise. You will be expected to take ownership of your work and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes that create value for our clients and contribute to the success of the team. 

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 of your development, with a strong interest in building strategic, financial and industry knowledge.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs and viewpoints, and collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients across different backgrounds and areas of expertise.
• Demonstrate curiosity, proactivity and a willingness to learn, contributing positively to the team and to project activities.
• Seek, reflect on and act upon constructive feedback, using it as an opportunity for continuous development.
• Communicate analyses, ideas and key messages clearly and effectively, adapting your communication style to different audiences.
• Support the analysis of
• business issues by gathering, structuring and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information.
• Contribute to the preparation of high-quality presentations, analyses and client deliverables, with attention to accuracy, clarity and consistency.
• Manage assigned tasks responsibly, organizing priorities and meeting deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Develop an understanding of consumer, retail, technology and health industries, leveraging market research and industry trends to support project analyses. Previous academic or internship exposure to these sectors is considered a plus, but is not required.
• Contribute to client and team discussions, demonstrating a collaborative mindset and confidence in sharing ideas and findings.
• Interest in strategic, transaction-related or performance improvement topics, including due diligence, value creation and cost optimization, is considered a plus.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure information, identify key insights and approach problems logically.
• Approach business challenges with a broad perspective, developing an understanding of the connection between strategic objectives, financial implications and execution.
• Learn and apply relevant professional and technical standards, while consistently upholding the Firm’s code of conduct and independence requirements

For this opportunity, the employment terms are as follows:

• Level 1 under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Commerce sector, with a gross annual salary ranging from €37,000 to €40,000, for candidates with little or no prior professional experience.

The final offer will also be determined based on the assessment of your skills and previous experience.

In addition, the compensation package includes a performance-based variable component of up to 18% of the annual salary.

Joining PwC also means having access to a comprehensive range of initiatives and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth and work-life integration.

The benefits package includes:

• €8 meal vouchers
• Supplementary health insurance, with the option to extend coverage to family members
• A dedicated welfare plan
• Wellbeing programmes and initiatives
• Employee discounts and special offers

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, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Business Analysis, Business Opportunities, Business Process Consulting, Business Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Conducting Research, Consumer Behavior, Customer Experience (CX) Strategy, Customer Insight, Customer Strategy, Data Analytics, Digital Tooling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Go-to-Market Strategies, Inclusion {+ 12 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date