M&A Associate / Manager – Healthcare Investments

Description:

M&A Associate / Manager – Healthcare Investments

Location: London
Sector: Healthcare | Private Equity / Strategic Investments
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

An established international healthcare investment group with operations across the UK and USA is seeking an ambitious M&A Associate or Manager to support a major phase of expansion within the UK healthcare market. Backed by New York and London-based investors, the organisation is already a significant player within healthcare services and is now deploying substantial capital into acquisitions, growth initiatives, and strategic partnerships across the UK.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, highly acquisitive environment where you will work directly with senior leadership, investors, lenders, advisors, and operators on high-value transactions and strategic projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in executing acquisitions, managing financing relationships, and supporting ongoing portfolio growth within a dynamic healthcare platform.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and support financial due diligence processes on potential acquisitions and strategic investments

* Build and maintain detailed financial models including valuations, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and scenario modelling

* Coordinate with external advisors including accountants, legal teams, lenders, and corporate finance specialists

* Assist in structuring and executing M&A transactions from origination through to completion and integration

* Manage relationships with debt providers and support refinancing activities, covenant reporting, and ongoing debt management

* Support capital raising processes and liaise with banks, private credit funds, and institutional lenders

* Conduct market analysis and identify acquisition opportunities within the healthcare sector

* Prepare investment papers, board presentations, and financial reports for senior stakeholders and investors

* Monitor performance of acquired businesses and provide strategic financial insight to leadership teams

* Assist with post-acquisition integration, synergy tracking, and operational performance reviews

* Work closely with operational management teams to improve financial performance and support growth initiatives

* Analyse healthcare sector trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity across the UK market

Candidate Requirements

* ACA / ACCA / CFA qualified or equivalent

* Experience within Transaction Services, Corporate Finance, M&A, Financial Due Diligence, Private Equity, Investment Banking, or Strategic Finance

* Strong financial modelling and analytical capability

* Previous exposure to acquisitions, leveraged finance, or debt management activities

* Ability to operate within a fast-moving, entrepreneurial investment environment

* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

* Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome applications from professionals currently working within:

* Big 4 Transaction Services or Deal Advisory teams

* Investment Banking M&A teams

* Private Equity portfolio finance teams

* Corporate Development functions

* Healthcare investment or healthcare advisory environments

* Leveraged finance or restructuring teams

What’s on Offer

* Opportunity to work with a well-capitalised international healthcare investment platform

* Significant exposure to high-profile UK acquisitions and strategic growth projects

* Direct interaction with senior investors and decision makers

* Competitive salary, bonus, and long-term progression opportunities

How to Apply

Please submit your CV alongside a brief summary outlining your transaction experience, financial modelling capability, and interest in healthcare investments.

This role would suit an ambitious finance professional looking to take a leading role within a rapidly expanding healthcare investment platform operating across both the UK and USA