Valuation Senior Associate - Financial Services Assurance (Asset Management)

About the role

PwC's Financial Services Assurance Practice, described as Asia's leading financial services practice, is seeking a Senior Associate to join its team and support statutory audits for Asset & Wealth Management clients. The role sits within the Assurance line of service and focuses on valuations for financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Review valuations of businesses, tangible and intangible assets, and financial instruments (equity and debt securities, derivatives and options) for financial reporting.
• Perform valuations of private market investments, including private equity, private credit and venture capital.
• Support the preparation and analysis of financial models and the interpretation of commercial data behind financial forecasts.
• Collaborate with Managers and Senior Managers on client deliverables.
• Contribute to maintaining and building client relationships under supervision.
• Mentor and coach junior team members and interns on valuation techniques and project tasks.
• Assist with ad hoc project work and internal practice development initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or a related discipline from a recognised university.
• Typically 4-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in business valuation.
• Experience valuing private market investments (private equity, private credit, venture capital) with an understanding of valuation methodologies and key assumptions.
• Previous experience in professional services or valuation-related roles is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to work for top blue-chip clients in the asset management, banking, capital markets and insurance sectors.

Required skills

• Solid financial modelling and Excel skills, including valuation models such as market multiples, DCF and OPM.
• Ability to analyse complex financial information and draw insight-driven conclusions.
• Good written and verbal communication, proactive client servicing and teamwork.
• Comfortable using AI tools beyond basic chat, writing structured prompts and building reusable workflows.
• Experience with financial databases such as S&P Capital IQ, Refinitiv Workspace and Bloomberg is an advantage.