Capabilities & Insights Analyst - Healthcare Private Equity

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Boston or Dallas seeks a fast learners’ Analyst to translate business and economic trends into actionable insights for consultants and clients. You will collect data, build market-sizing models, and support due diligence with data-driven approaches.

You will work with senior knowledge professionals, progress in automation, and leverage tools such as SQL, Spark, Tableau/Power BI, R, and Python. Growth is nurtured through apprenticeship and coaching.

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• 1+ years in private equity, research, or analytics.
• Strong understanding of economic, financial, and business concepts.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• SQL, Spark, Tableau/Power BI, R, Python are a plus.
• GenAI/process automation knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity with core statistical concepts.
• Able to collaborate and communicate with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize actionable facts for consulting teams and clients.
• Collect and analyze data from primary and secondary sources.
• Develop robust market-sizing models and data-driven insights.
• Support private equity due diligence and investment theses.
• Translate trends into practical recommendations for stakeholders.

Skills

Private equity analytics

Research analytics

Economic concepts

Advanced Excel

SQL

Spark

Tableau/Power BI

R

Python

GenAI

Statistics

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

University degree

Tools

SQL

Spark

Tableau/Power BI

R

Python

Job description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will leverage a solid understanding of business trends, issues, and concepts to efficiently respond to complex research questions by delivering synthesized, actionable facts and insights to our consulting teams and clients. You’ll be based in one of our offices in Boston or Dallas and will be part of our global Client Capabilities Network in our Social, Healthcare and Public Entities (SHaPE) Practice. Colleagues in our global Client Capabilities Network deliver distinctive client impact through assets and expertise and are driven by a culture of innovation. You will work with senior knowledge professionals and on larger client projects and internal knowledge initiatives, building fluency in upstream data models, source content, and downstream visualization tools. You will collect and analyze data from primary and secondary sources, develop robust fact bases, and translate business and economic trends into actionable insights for consultants and clients. You will also help improve delivery through automation and GenAI-enabled agentification, while managing projects, communicating with stakeholders, and contributing to problem-solving sessions with clients, consulting teams, and practice leadership. You will identify the key issues for a problem at hand and determine the most appropriate solution, while effectively balancing quality, availability, timeliness, and cost factors. You’ll likely perform a variety of analyses such as benchmarking, trend identification, industry profiling, market sizing, growth projections and opportunity scanning to add value to problem-solving discussions. Your work involves building robust bottom-up and top-down TAM, SAM, and SOM models by synthesizing data from diverse sources such as industry reports, company filings, and proprietary datasets. You will analyze and triangulate data to generate defensible market size estimates, identify key growth drivers, and segment markets effectively. You will support private equity due diligence by assessing market attractiveness, validating investment theses, and collaborating with teams under tight timelines. Additionally, your work requires developing dynamic, assumption-driven models, clearly communicating insights and limitations to stakeholders, and creating reusable frameworks or tools to improve efficiency and consistency in market sizing analyses. You will also participate in, and eventually lead, internal knowledge development and capability‑building initiatives. Lasty, you’ll use advanced analytics tools to prepare and analyze large datasets to distil insights.

YOUR GROWTH

Driving lasting impact and building long‑term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else. When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning:Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast‑paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters:From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community:With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World‑class benefits:On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well‑being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

University degree

1+ years of private equity, research, or analytics experience

Solid understanding of economic, financial, and general business concepts and terminology

Advanced Excel skills

Working knowledge of SQL; Knowledge of Spark, Tableau/Power BI, R, Python is a plus

Knowledge of process automation and agentification through GenAI

Familiarity with core statistical concepts (e.g., correlation, regressions, confidence intervals, etc.)

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role.To help you understand what you can expect, the salary range for new joiners in this role in United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, is $92,000 - $95,000 USD gross per year. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest[salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's importantto remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our currentorganizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretionand based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families.This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance,and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.