Engagement Manager - Private Capital
McKinsey & Company
Milan, Italy
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with investor clients and further develop McKinsey's approach to serving investors in Italy and Europe.
- Manage small and large teams on projects for investors and coach and develop junior colleagues from the Private Capital practice.
- Serve as an integral part of the Private Capital practice leadership team and set the strategy for our growth.
- Collaborate with colleagues to drive new initiatives, such as client roundtables and roadshows, to increase our impact with portfolio companies.
- Develop and institutionalize firm knowledge along the entire investment cycle, focusing on the European and Italian PE industries.
- Work with other McKinsey practices in Italy to build deep relationships, understand the firm culture and gain important skills that can be applied for PE clients.

Qualifications and Skills
- Master's degree in relevant field




- 7+ years of experience as an investment professional in a top‐tier private equity 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
- Fluency in Italian & English is mandatory

Benefits
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, helps you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas an

📌 Engagement Manager (Italia)
🏢 Mckinsey
📍 Italia