Private Equity Associate – Healthcare (2027) Full Time NEW

About the Role:

Blacklock Group is partnering with a leading private equity firm to identify an Associate to join its Healthcare investment team in New York, with a 2027 start date.

The firm focuses on investing in healthcare services, life sciences, and related subsectors, partnering closely with management teams to build market-leading businesses. With deep sector expertise and a hands-on approach to value creation, the team offers strong exposure to senior leadership and a highly collaborative working environment.

This role provides significant responsibility across the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and execution through to portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Execution:

• Build and maintain complex financial models, including LBOs, operating models, and M&A analysis
• Conduct in-depth industry research across healthcare subsectors, including services, pharma, medtech, and healthcare IT
• Lead key due diligence workstreams and coordinate with external advisors
• Prepare investment memoranda and materials for Investment Committee discussions
• Support transaction structuring, negotiation, and execution

Portfolio Management:

• Monitor portfolio company performance, including financials and key operating metrics
• Work alongside management teams on strategic and operational value-creation initiatives
• Support add-on acquisitions and broader buy-and-build strategies
• Assist with exit processes, including sell-side preparation and buyer outreach

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking (ideally healthcare), private equity, or transaction advisory
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skillset
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare and its key subsectors
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams