Senior Associate - Strategy&

Strategy& – Senior Associate – Strategy Consulting
Sectors – Consumer || FMCG || Industrial || FMEG || E-Commerce || Retail
Location – Mumbai || Gurgaon
Senior Associates at Strategy&, part of the PwC network, typically bring 3–5 years of experience and have demonstrated strong consulting or corporate strategy exposure across sectors and problem statements. They play a critical role in solving strategic challenges, working shoulder-to-shoulder with clients to address their most pressing issues — from growth and market entry to digital transformation and business model innovation.
Senior Associates are expected to contribute to the development of corporate and business unit strategies, evaluate market opportunities, structure problems, conduct analyses, and support end-to-end project delivery. Common areas of focus include Corporate Strategy, Growth Strategy, Go-to-Market Design, Market Entry, Digital Strategy and Transformation Projects.
Key Attributes and Abilities We Seek - Manufacturing , Beverages and Digital
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As a Senior Associate, you will be expected to demonstrate analytical thinking, initiative, collaboration, and high personal drive. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities at this level include, but are not limited to:
Strong problem structuring and solving capabilities (quantitative and qualitative), and the ability to apply structured thinking across different industries and contexts.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex, ambiguous business issues into clear problem statements with actionable insights.
Conducting and synthesizing market research, primary interviews, competitive benchmarking, and data analysis to derive impactful recommendations.
Collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, providing and seeking regular feedback and clarification.
Supporting engagement leadership in project planning, workstream management, and client communication.
Drafting high-quality deliverables and client-ready presentations in a clear, structured, and insightful manner.
Engaging with client teams to understand business context, validate findings, and co-create solutions.
Driving internal initiatives and contributing to knowledge sharing and practice development.
What We Look For
We look for exceptional individuals who combine strong consulting fundamentals with intellectual curiosity, business acumen, and a collaborative mindset. Our ideal candidates demonstrate:
Strong academic and professional achievement; an MBA from a top-tier institution.
Experience in strategy, business planning, transformation, or business development roles in top-tier consulting firms or corporate strategy teams.
Strong analytical, communication, and storytelling skills, with the ability to distill insights from data and clearly articulate strategic narratives.
A reputation for problem-solving, creative thinking, and ability to connect the dots across business functions.
The ability to work with multiple stakeholders, handle ambiguity, and adapt in dynamic client situations.
A natural inclination toward collaboration and mentorship, with emerging leadership qualities.
High levels of ownership, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
Passion for a consulting career — being on the front line of solving real-world business problems.
What You’ll Bring (Experience & Qualifications)
3–5 years of experience in strategy consulting or relevant corporate roles.
1-3 years of experience in consumer, retail or industrials sector.
An MBA from a top tier institution.
Practical exposure in one or more of the following areas:
Corporate and Business Unit Strategy
Growth Strategy, Market Entry, Go-to-Market Design
Organizational or Digital Transformation
Business development, marketing, or sales strategy
Strong command of Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools to structure and communicate insights.
Ability to adapt across industries and business issues, showing a solid understanding of market dynamics and enterprise levers.
Demonstrated experience in leading or co-leading workstreams and contributing to impactful client outcomes.
Sectors - Consumer || FMCG || Industrial || FMEG || E Commerce - Location - Mumbai || Gurgaon || Bangalore
Bangalore Preferred
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