Private Equity Associate - Healthcare

Blacklock Group are working with a leading healthcare-focused private equity firm in New York City seeking to hire an Associate to join its growing investment team.

The firm invests across the healthcare sector, with a focus on high-quality businesses in healthcare services, pharma services, healthcare technology, and other attractive subsectors. The team offers a highly entrepreneurial environment, significant exposure to senior investment professionals, and the opportunity to play an integral role throughout the investment lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious investment professional looking to develop their career within a sophisticated, sector-specialist private equity platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new investment opportunities across healthcare subsectors, including market research, financial analysis, and commercial due diligence.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including LBO models, valuation analyses, and investment return scenarios.
• Support the execution of transactions from initial screening through due diligence, investment committee approval, and closing.
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and materials for internal investment committees.
• Work closely with portfolio company management teams to support strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and value creation.
• Collaborate with senior investment professionals, management teams, and external advisers throughout the investment process.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and evaluate potential add-on acquisitions and exit opportunities.

Candidate Profile:

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, or a closely related investment role.
• Prior experience in healthcare investment banking or healthcare private equity is strongly preferred.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capabilities, including experience with LBO modelling.
• Demonstrated understanding of transaction execution, financial due diligence, and investment evaluation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong academic background with a bachelor's degree from a reputable institution.
• Commercially minded, intellectually curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance investment environment.