Associate - Private Capital
Pubblicato il 25-09-2026 - Mckinsey in Varese
As an Associate in the Private Equity and Principal Investors (PEPI) practice in Milan, you will support deal lifecycle activities for investor clients and their portfolio companies.
You'll perform targeted financial analysis, diligence, and value-creation work, translating complex information into clear recommendations.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentors, and clients to drive measurable impact and leadership growth in a global, inclusive environment.
This role offers deep exposure to PE/VC contexts, a culture of learning, and meaningful client outcomes.
global community
world-class training and mentoring
Support deal lifecycle activities for private investor clients and their portfolio companies (diligence, value creation topics, exit support)
Assess market attractiveness and provide targeted information and financial analysis for potential acquisitions
Deliver high-impact verbal and written communications of synthesized findings
Act as a subject matter expert on topics related to investor services
Collaborate in teams of 3–5 consultants and work with the wider McKinsey network
Establish trust-based client relationships and communicate effectively with diverse audiences including senior leaders
Participate in training to structure ambiguous problems and drive actionable recommendations
Develop leadership skills through mentoring and staffing guidance
Be based in Milan and integrate with global colleagues and experts
5+ years of work experience after degree
Experience in IB/VC/PE environment a plus
Investor mindset with interest in private equity, real estate, or venture capital
Ability to work collaboratively and foster inclusive environments
Capability to drive independent workstreams within a broader team project
Comfort with ambiguity and changing situations
Quantitative thinking and problem-solving ability
Fluency in Italian and English
team collaboration
effective communication
financial analysis
market attractiveness assessment
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