Coordinator - Private Capital

McKinsey & Company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Global network

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in the United States’ Private Capital practice is seeking a growth-minded analyst to join the Global Client Activation team. You will own workstreams, translate insights into client activation plans, and drive execution across the investment lifecycle with private equity and institutional clients.

This analytical role offers mentorship, rapid growth, and exposure to high-impact opportunities as the Private Capital practice scales in North America.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a strong academic record.
• 2+ years of analytical, strategy consulting or related experience.
• Exposure to private equity or investment activities is a plus.
• Experience translating analysis into actionable insights.
• Strong Excel skills with complex datasets.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Familiarity with generative AI and related tools.
• High ownership mindset to manage workstreams independently.
• Excellent PowerPoint and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify growth opportunities and develop perspectives for Private Capital.
• Translate insights into focused client activation plans.
• Independently own workstreams and drive execution.
• Collaborate with Directors, Managers and leaders across teams.
• Contribute to strategic priorities across North America Private Capital.

Skills

Analytical experience

Strategy consulting

Client development

Practice leadership

Excel skills

PowerPoint

Written and verbal communication

GenAI familiarity

Ownership mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree

Strong academic record

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• San Jose
• Tampa

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 be part of McKinsey's Private Capital practice in North America, serving private market clients including private equity firms, institutional investors, credit funds, and their portfolio companies across the investment lifecycle.

You will be a core member of the Global Client Activation team for Private Capital, reporting to the Director of Client Activation and working closely with the Client Activation Manager, Private Capital leaders, sector and functional leaders, Client Capabilities, and colleagues across Reach & Engagement, Finance, People, and Knowledge.

You will play an important role in executing the practice's client activation agenda. This is an analytical and execution-oriented role with significant opportunity to take ownership, develop perspectives on growth opportunities, and contribute to strategic priorities across North America Private Capital.

You will work alongside the Client Activation Manager, Director, and Practice leaders to identify growth opportunities, develop fact-based perspectives, and translate those insights into focused client activation. You will independently own selected workstreams and combine analytical problem solving with hands‑on execution.

The Private Capital practice in America - the firm's fastest-growing practice - serving a ~$13T global market expected to grow to ~$20T by 2030 and advising clients across the full investor lifecycle from due diligence and portfolio value creation to exits, fundraising, and large-scale digital and organizational transformation.

YOUR GROWTH

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

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. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.


• Exceptional 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

• Undergraduate degree required, with a strong academic record


• 2+ years of relevant professional experience in analytical, strategy consulting, client development, practice leadership, or similar business environment


• Exposure to private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, commercial due diligence, or other areas of the Private Capital ecosystem is a plus


• Experience analyzing companies, markets, transactions, or business opportunities and translating analysis into actionable insights


• Strong analytical capabilities and Excel skills, with the ability to work with complex datasets and identify meaningful patterns and opportunities


• Strong problem-solving and synthesis skills, with the ability to develop a point of view and communicate key priorities


• Familiarity with generative AI and AI-enabled productivity and analytical tools, with curiosity about applying emerging technologies to business problems


• High ownership mindset, with the ability to independently manage workstreams and follow through on commitments


• Strong PowerPoint and written and verbal communication skills

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

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