Private Equity Associate

Role overview

An established private equity platform is hiring an Associate for its healthcare services investing team in New Jersey. The focus is on lower middle-market healthcare services companies, with an emphasis on working alongside founders and leadership teams to create long-term value through growth initiatives and acquisitions.

What the role involves

This is a highly involved investing position that covers the full transaction process. The associate will help assess new opportunities, support investment committee materials and decisions, contribute to the strategic direction of portfolio companies, and collaborate directly with management teams to develop and strengthen healthcare services businesses.

Requirements

• Prior investment banking experience of 2 to 3 years is required, with preference for exposure to healthcare services or the broader healthcare sector.
• The role calls for strong ability in financial modeling, analysis, and professional communication.
• Applicants should have a clear interest in healthcare services and in building value through active operational and strategic work in lower middle-market businesses.
• A proactive, self-directed approach and comfort in an entrepreneurial, accountability-focused environment are important.

Candidate preference

Professionals currently working in investment banking, especially those covering healthcare or healthcare services, will be given priority.

Next step

This opportunity is suited to someone ready to move into a high-responsibility investing role and work closely with an experienced healthcare-focused private equity team.