Delivering Deal Value (DDV) Co-Op Intern - Summer 2026 - PricewaterhouseCoopers - Rosemont, Illinois, United States

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Delivering Deal Value

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

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 integration and valuation realisation at PwC will focus on assisting clients in successfully integrating acquisitions and maximising the value of their investments. You will be responsible for conducting valuations, financial analysis, and developing strategies for post-merger integration.

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 a Delivering Deal Value (DDV) Co-Op Intern, you will engage in projects that focus on deal integration and value realization, providing support to client-facing teams. As an Intern, you will immerse yourself in learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices, supporting teams with basic tasks, and participating in projects to contribute to the team's success. In this role, you will have the chance to observe professional work environments and conduct research, helping you to develop your personal brand.

In this role at PwC, you will be part of a dynamic team that focuses on stakeholder engagement, project management, and contract negotiation. You will have the opportunity to apply a learning mindset, actively listen, and express ideas clearly. By gathering information from various sources, you will analyze facts and discern patterns, contributing to the team's objectives. This position offers a unique chance to understand how the business operates and build commercial awareness, setting the foundation for your future career growth.

Responsibilities

- Supporting teams in the execution of deal integration and value realization projects
- Participating in market research to gather insights and inform strategic decisions
- Assisting in the development of project management plans to achieve project goals within specified timelines
- Engaging with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates on project progress
- Contributing to the analysis of synergy opportunities and cost reduction strategies
- Observing and learning from experienced professionals in the field of mergers and acquisitions
- Assisting in the preparation of reports and documentation for client presentations
- Collaborating with team members to implement change management initiatives and post-merger integration activities
- Applying strategic thinking to identify opportunities for value creation and operational improvements
- Analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to provide actionable insights for business decision-making
- Developing interactive dashboards and reports to enhance data visualization and accessibility

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- 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. This role is four to six months in duration

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for one of the following fields of study: Accounting,Accounting & Finance,Finance,Operations Management/Research,Information Technology,Industrial Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Systems Engineering, or Analytics
- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking
- Engaging in stakeholder engagement and communication
- Participating in project management and report writing
- Supporting operations strategy and cost reduction initiatives
- Contributing to post-merger integration and synergy analysis
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

Learn more about 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:

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. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.