International Growth Practice – Senior Associate (Japan market focus)

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Organisation Strategy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. With us, you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values, and where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology. The International Growth practice is a specialised team that supports companies in internationalisation, helping them in cross-border market entry and expansion as well as global footprint realignment. The team is headquartered in Singapore and operates globally, collaborating with PwC’s global network, including PwC Japan, to support clients in navigating strategic and operational issues specific to these complex new markets. Visit www.pwc.com/internationalgrowth for more information.

• Be a high impact team member supporting our portfolio of client projects which are focused on driving expansion strategies for companies who are either:

(a) seeking international expansion into a new market or region or;

(b) exploring realignment of their existing supply chain and production footprints to being more rebalanced and resilient.

• Enhance collaboration with PwC Japan and explore opportunities to support Japanese clients expand overseas 

• Typical engagements will focus on developing in depth analysis and insights for:

• Market expansion strategies (Where to play) – market, consumer and competitor assessments as well as product and services analysis

• Market entry scenarios (How to win) – Channel strategies, operating model design, partner evaluation and selection.

• Global and regional site selection for new HQs, R&D sites, manufacturing / production plants

• Global talent assessments, to assess the availability of talent for growth strategies

• Supplier portfolio realignment, identifying and assessing suppliers to meet the needs of realigned supply chains and manufacturing.

• Strategic points of view focused on international growth

• In addition, support client discussions and workshops with senior executives of corporate organisations and governments.

• Engage in business development and client pursuit efforts

• Work closely with PwC’s global network of teams and connect relevant expertise in PwC to address clients’ unique business challenges 

• Establish strong international network of external stakeholders including clients and industry associations and participate in regional and international conferences and client events

Job Requirements

• 5-6+ years of consulting experience with either a strategy or management consultancy firm

• Strong experience in project delivery with Japanese clients

• Experience in business development and sales with ability to develop insightful presentations to support proposals, client discussions and business development pursuits

• Experienced in managing data collection and analysis and resourceful with excellent research and analytical skills; can transform quantitative and qualitative data into insights relating to country, sector and consumer trends, competitive intelligence

• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

• Fluent in both Japanese and English, open-minded and able to nurture collaboration between Japanese colleagues and international communities

• Possess strong communication and presentation skills

• Team player comfortable with working in a multi-cultural and diverse global team   

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Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

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Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

English, Japanese

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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