Associate - people in deals (due diligence, carve-outs and reorganisations)

Our People in Deals team supports corporate and private equity clients throughout the transaction lifecycle. We identify and manage the people-related implications of acquisitions, disposals, carve-outs and reorganisations, from due diligence and deal preparation through execution and post-deal implementation. Working closely with other teams to ensure support for our clients. As part of a diverse and collaborative team, you will contribute to transaction projects in Switzerland and internationally. Your Impact In your role as Associate, you will work on a variety of M&A and strategy related topics focusing on people elements through the life cycle of a deal. Typical projects scope includes HR and pensions due diligence, HR operating models, change and communication, day-1 and day-100 planning and organisational design. You will build expertise in people-related due diligence by reviewing workforce information, identifying key risks and opportunities, and assessing their potential impact on the transaction. You will drive day-to-day delivery across operating model design, targeted communication and change initiatives, as well as day-1 and day-100 planning. You will work together with large international corporations, mid-market firms as well as specialists across Deals, Corporate Tax, Legal and Reward to deliver integrated solutions throughout the transaction and according to the program. You will partner in growing the business by supporting internal initiatives such as proposals, thought leadership and internal and external trainings. You will build trusted relationships with colleagues and clients while developing technical expertise in HR, Workforce, pensions, organisational design and people-related separation and integration topics. Your Skill Set Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Law, or related fields. Strong interest in the intersection of people and transactions, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an interest in developing and learning new AI based solutions Confidence in working with financial and workforce data, including the ability to structure incomplete information, identify inconsistencies and communicate complex findings clearly. Excellent English and German skills; French and/or Italian are an advantage. Collaborative, proactive and eager to learn in a dynamic and international environment. Initial professional experience in people-related due diligence, carve-outs, reorganisations or comparable transaction and transformation projects is an advantage. About Pw C At Pw C Switzerland, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're part of a tech-forward, people-empowered network and help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum across audit, assurance, tax, legal, workforce, deals and consulting.