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Private Equity Specialist - Healthcare

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, D.C., Washington
Oct 06, 2025
Consulting Private Equity Specialist - Healthcare Job ID: 102277 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact In this role, you will conduct client due diligence to help investors make decisions on assets. This will involve analyzing investment theses including extensive financial modeling of target markets. You will conduct sensitivity analysis as well as assess and determine market growth. You will also evaluate competitive landscapes and customer feedback, to forecast future state potential of asset and market. You will work with client portfolio companies/investments on strategic and operational topics to enable growth and transformation as well as ensure value creation and accretion. You will mobilize content, create materials and develop perspectives on specific contextual topics with practice leadership and aid in building the knowledge of the domain. You will be based in one of our offices in North America as part of our healthcare practice and dedicated to our Healthcare private capital group. Our Healthcare practice is home to 500+ colleagues in North America consisting of consultants, deep content and technical experts, technologists and operational leaders. We come together, often as blended teams to improve healthcare. Our Healthcare practice serves North American payors, providers and services companies and works with both public sector and private sector healthcare organizations. Our practice is organized around domains which house intellectual property and expert practitioners, centers of excellence and tribes (cross- functional special teams working to bring a distinctive approach to our clients in practice priority areas like digital and analytics). You will work with the private equity, healthcare services and technology domain, an interdisciplinary team providing insights into the current and future healthcare landscape to clients across the healthcare ecosystem. You will be front and center for the client conversations that are part of the firm's healthcare landscape. You will interact with leadership across the healthcare systems and services practice and will gain broad exposure to private equity portfolio companies within the space. You will be an integral part of client service teams serving private equity clients in healthcare with focus on healthcare services and technology. Your Growth Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else. When you join us, you will have: 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. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. 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. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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. Your qualifications and skills Bachelor's or master's degree plus 4+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity or corporate strategy; healthcare experience is preferred Comfortable interacting with senior leadership and working across multiple groups and stakeholders Highly analytical with knowledge of business growth strategy Extensive financial modeling skills Experience working with Excel Comfortable operating without a roadmap to achieve results and objectives Adept at managing key stakeholders (client and internal) Ability to drive initiatives Passion for developing strong client relationships and partnering with various teams throughout the firm Entrepreneurial and collaborative nature Strong interpersonal and communication skills; clear and concise writing skills Comfortable with traveling ~50% and being in the office ~4 days a week Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $192,000 - $192,000 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSS Associate Job Skill Code - PS - Specialist Function - Strategy & Corporate Finance Industry - Financial Services;Healthcare Systems & Services;Private Capital Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Jul 23 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - New York LinkedIn Posting State/Province - New York LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Private Equity Specialist - Healthcare LinkedIn Function - Finance;General Business;Health Care Provider LinkedIn Industry - Financial Services;Hospital & Health Care LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate