Consulting Engagement Manager - Private Equity

Actionist Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Actionist Consulting in Los Angeles is seeking a Private Equity Engagement Manager to lead a team of Associates and Analysts, supporting private equity funds and their portfolio companies. You will guide due diligence, build financial models, analyze data, and present insights to deal teams and executives, while mentoring junior staff and driving high-quality client deliverables.

The role requires 2–4 years at a top consultancy with proven leadership, strong presentation skills, and an ability

Qualifications

• 2–4 years work experience at a leading consultancy with team management on investor-facing engagements.
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment with high expectations for quality and insights.
• Expertise in developing and delivering client presentations/communications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to prepare research, valuations, and data analysis to support investment theses.
• Ability to lead teams across multiple functions and mentor Associates.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams that support clients with pre-investment due diligences and portfolio work.
• Oversee primary and secondary research to gather information and assess investment theses.
• Lead data analysis, build financial models, and synthesize findings to inform strategies.
• Advise and present insights to deal teams and executives at portfolio companies.
• Implement recommendations with internal/external team members.
• Manage and mentor Associates.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Client presentations

Job description

Job Description

Private Equity Engagement Managers lead a team of Associates and Analysts to support private equity/credit funds and their portfolio companies. Client work includes conducting due diligences, supporting portfolio companies on their most pressing issues, and advising on acquisitions, capital raises, and platform exits. In addition, Engagement Managers are expected to provide leadership across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams that support clients with pre-investment due diligences, investment firm portfolio company work, and investment banking mandates
• Oversee primary and secondary research efforts to gather information and assess investment theses
• Lead teams in conducting data analysis, building financial models, conducting surveys, and synthesizing findings to inform and support investment strategies
• Advise and present insights to deal teams and executives at portfolio companies
• Implement recommendations alongside internal/external team members
• Manage and mentor Associates

Requirements

• At least 2-4 years work experience at a leading consultancy (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, or BCG) with at least 6-12 months managing teams on investor-facing engagements such as PE due diligences/portfolio work
• High level of comfort in a fast-paced environment supporting clients with high expectations for quality and insights
• Expertise in developing and delivering client presentations/communications
• Superior problem-solving skills, with comfort preparing research, financial models, valuations, and data analysis to support investment theses and business recommendations
• Ability to lead teams across multiple functions (e.g., high-level communication, presentation design, analysis)
• Outstanding track record of success in past professional and academic endeavors

The Base Salary Range For This Role Is

$215,000 - $240,000 USD per year (Los Angeles)