McKinsey & Company

Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

In this role, you will stand at the forefront of the most significant decisions our private markets clients face. You will focus on:

GenAI Pre-DD insights (DD Concierge): Conducting research and develop investment theses on assets coming to market using Private Capital (PC) solutions, GenAI tools, and our proprietary Investor Toolkit. This includes building outside-in perspectives by analyzing industry trends, competitive landscapes, and company positioning, drawing from leading methodologies developed by the DD concierge team

Top of the House/Research insights: Supporting Client servicing team (CSTs) on research on top of the house, deal-relevant topics such as fundraising patterns, vintage performance, and target scans. You'll collaborate closely with client service teams, contribute to live deal execution, and shape firm-wide knowledge by applying innovative approaches and staying ahead of market trends through integration with the solution team

Develop and maintain firm assets: Work with leadership to shape the landscape of digital assets and tools across sectors, and you will help to leverage these assets to deliver client proposals and ongoing projects.

Codify and scale knowledge: Transform insights into reusable, structured materials to support consulting teams and expand the practice’s intellectual capital.

In addition to your day-to-day activities with client teams, you will work with practice leaders to identify and support the development of tools and applications for internal and client-related topics. You will also build, maintain, and manage the practice knowledge assets in digital formats.

You will be a part of a dynamic and professional community of colleagues globally that works together to learn, develop, and share best practices.

You will be based in our San Jose office in Costa Rica as a part of the McKinsey Private Capital Client Capabilities Network (CCN) team. McKinsey’s Private Capital practice helps private equity firms make better investment decisions at every stage of the deal life cycle and build greater returns through active management of portfolio companies.

You will work closely with practice leadership and our digital solutions teams to develop and deliver insights for our private market clients, using specialized approaches and supporting our client service teams.

In addition to your day-to-day activities with the client service teams, you will be a part of a dynamic and professional community of colleagues that works together to learn, develop, and share best practices. This role will have a mix of a hybrid/in office working model and has the opportunity for some travel.

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. 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, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in business, finance, economics or a related field is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and knowledge about databases such as Pitchbook, Preqin, Capital IQ is preferred
• Basic knowledge and awareness of different GenAI platforms
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, combined with strong conceptual skills and creativity
• Knowledge or strong interest in investing, private equity or alternative markets
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively - both verbally and in writing

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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity 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.

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.