You will work in teams of typically 3–5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the client engagement.
This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations to leadership. As a Business Analyst within Private Capital, your work will involve conducting extensive due diligence work, which may include collecting historical deal-related information, developing and executing a comprehensive work plan, reviewing contracts and policies, analyzing data, identifying risks, conducting competitor analysis, financial analysis, and valuation, and gathering a comprehensive set of data.
During your first few years with the firm, you will consult on multiple client engagements and work with a number of colleagues and investor clients in a range of industries.
When you join McKinsey, you are joining a firm that will invest in your professional development. As a Private Capital Business Analyst, you will:
- Structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them;
- Synthesize clear takeaways from complex information into clear takeaways and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods;
- Work effectively with diverse teams to come up with the best solution and move people and organizations to act;
- Establish trust-based relationships with clients to better serve their organizations;
- Communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders, in a structured manner;
- Develop your leadership style, leveraging your own experiences, strengths, and personal values.
McKinsey believes in strengths-based development and coaching, and you’ll receive frequent mentoring from colleagues. This will include a senior colleague from your office or practice who will help you grow and achieve your career goals. Additionally, you will have a professional development manager who manages your staffing based on your priorities as well as the needs of client service teams.