Private Capital Strategy & Activation Analyst

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

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.