Consultant - Private Equity & Principals Investors

About the role

You will support client development efforts and investment decisions in the due diligence process as well as other private equity/investor work. In this role, you will support teams with either market data about the Private Equity (PE) space and/or support due diligence engagements across the spectrum of pre-DD, DD and post-deal management. You will frequently contribute to knowledge management and knowledge building efforts.

What you'll do

• You will support client development efforts and investment decisions in the due diligence process as well as other private equity/investor work.
• You will support teams with either market data about the Private Equity (PE) space and/or support due diligence engagements across the spectrum of pre-DD, DD and post-deal management.
• You will frequently contribute to knowledge management and knowledge building efforts.
• You will focus mainly on Korea yet have global exposure (cross geography and industry) and will have the opportunity to build deep functional capability around the private equity/principal investors industry and due diligence topics.
• You will also develop and institutionalize firm knowledge along the entire investment cycle, with a focus on the Asia and Korea PE industries.
• You will work with other McKinsey practices in Korea to build deep relationships, understand the firm culture, and gain important skills that can be applied for PE clients.
• You'll work in our Seoul, Korea office as part of our Private Equity & Principal Investors (PEPI) team.
• 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.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience at a transaction advisory, private equity, securities, strategy consulting or research firm with exposure to private equity/due diligence process
• Deep experience of PE firm investment, divestment and portfolio management activities
• Understanding and network of contacts in the large cap and mid-market private equity industry
• Excellent problem-solving skills including the ability to structure a problem, disaggregate issues, identify root causes and recommend solutions
• Excellent analytical and modeling skills including the ability to understand the relevant analysis required to prove a hypothesis and the ability to gather information around it
• Excellent quantitative skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well in a team setting; responsive to feedback
• Flexibility and an understanding of fluid, demanding and unstructured environments where priorities evolve constantly and methodologies are challenged regularly
• Fluent in English and Korean (both written and verbal)

Benefits

• 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.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions, and you'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions.
• 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.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.