Private Capital Associate: Diligence, Value Creation & Growth

Boston Consulting Group; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company seeks a Private Capital Associate to support investor clients and their portfolio companies across the deal lifecycle. You will join a team delivering diligence, market assessments, and value creation strategies, while collaborating with colleagues and clients to drive measurable impact.

The role emphasizes an investor mindset, rigorous analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Based in Madrid or Barcelona, you will engage with diverse teams and develop leadership

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience after completing your degree.
• Experience in investment banking, private equity, or venture capital is a plus.
• Investor mindset with interest in private equity, real estate and/or venture capital.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment.
• Ability to drive an independent workstream within a broader team project.
• Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations.

Responsibilities

• You will work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants to support private investor clients and their portfolio companies through the deal lifecycle, including diligence and value creation topics.
• Assess and identify market attractiveness, provide targeted information, and deliver high-impact financial analysis on potential acquisitions.
• Work directly with portfolio companies on their value creation agenda and be a subject matter expert on investor service topics.
• Establish trust-based relationships with clients and communicate effectively with senior leaders.

Skills

Investor mindset

Team collaboration

Bilingual Spanish-English

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

McKinsey & Company seeks a Private Capital Associate to support investor clients and their portfolio companies across the deal lifecycle. You will join a team delivering diligence, market assessments, and value creation strategies, while collaborating with colleagues and clients to drive measurable impact.

The role emphasizes an investor mindset, rigorous analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Based in Madrid or Barcelona, you will engage with diverse teams and develop leadership