Private Capital Associate — Growth, Strategy & Diligence

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Global network

Mentoring and growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in London seeks a candidate to join the Private Capital practice, working in teams and directly with clients. You will support private investors and their portfolio companies through the deal lifecycle, including diligence, value creation topics, and exit support, becoming a subject matter expert on services for investors.

You will receive training, mentoring, and a development manager to help you select projects aligned with your priorities and client needs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or master’s degree with 3–5 years of full-time working experience after completing your undergraduate degree.
• Previous experience in a PE firm with exposure to transactions and/or strategy consulting experience serving PE clients.
• Investor mindset and strong interest in Private Equity.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.
• Capability to drive an independent workstream in the context of a broader team project.
• Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations.
• Ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis.
• Language fluency skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants to support private investor clients and their portfolio companies throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Engage in diligence, value creation topics (including strategy, digital business building, commercial excellence), and exit support.
• Assess market attractiveness and deliver high-impact verbal and written conclusions for clients.

Skills

Investor mindset

Collaborative teamwork

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Education

Undergraduate or master's degree

Job description

McKinsey & Company in London seeks a candidate to join the Private Capital practice, working in teams and directly with clients. You will support private investors and their portfolio companies through the deal lifecycle, including diligence, value creation topics, and exit support, becoming a subject matter expert on services for investors.

You will receive training, mentoring, and a development manager to help you select projects aligned with your priorities and client needs.