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Engagement Manager - Private Capital

Job ID: 61143
  • Paris
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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.

Who You'll Work With

You'll work in our Paris, France office as part of our Private Capital team.
The Private Equity team is the world’s leading adviser to the Private Capital industry. You will work with investors of all types - PE firms, distressed debt/credit investors, hedge funds, real estate and infrastructure firms as well as the institutional investors these alternative investment managers serve including pensions, sovereign wealth funds, family offices and endowments. 
You will be part of a team that is deeply integrated in the global firm, serving investors in all geographies including developed, developing and “frontier” markets.

Your impact within our firm

You will build relationships with investor clients and further develop McKinsey’s approach to serving investors in France and Europe.
In this role, you will manage small and large teams on projects for investors and will coach and develop junior colleagues from the PE practice. You will be an integral part of the PE practice leadership team and will set up the strategy for our growth. You will collaborate with colleagues to drive new initiatives (e.g., client roundtables and roadshows) to help increase our impact with portfolio companies. You will also develop and institutionalize firm knowledge along the entire investment cycle, with a focus on the European and French PE industries.
Additionally, you will work with other McKinsey practices in France in an attempt to build deep relationships, understand the firm culture and gain important skills that can be applied for PE clients.
When you join McKinsey, you are joining a firm whose culture is distinctive and inclusive. We will accelerate your development as a leader to create positive, enduring change in the world.

Your qualifications and skills

  • 7+ years of experience as an investment professional in a top-tier private equity (PE) firm or a consultant in the PE division of a top-tier management consultancy
  • Deep experience of PE firm investment, divestment and portfolio management activities
  • Deep, investor-focused knowledge of an industry 
  • Strong consulting skills and experience likely gained as a consultant in a top-tier management consultancy
  • Understanding and network of contacts in the large cap and mid-market private equity industry 
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply
  • Demonstrates creativity and the ability to deliver exceptional results and great ideas 
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
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Job Skill Group - CSS Associate
Job Skill Code - EM - Engagement Manager
Function -
Industry - Private Capital
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Fri Feb 25 00:00:00 GMT 2022
LinkedIn Posting City - Paris
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - France
LinkedIn Job Title - Engagement Manager - Private Capital
LinkedIn Function - Consulting
LinkedIn Industry - Investment Banking;Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate