M&A Associate / Manager – Healthcare Investments

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.