Private Equity Junior Associate – Healthcare - Large cap

Flynn and Chase; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in London is seeking a Junior Associate to support deal execution and portfolio management within its fast-growing healthcare team. The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity, alongside strong skills in financial modelling and a keen interest in healthcare. This role offers direct exposure to high-profile investments and structured career development.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking or private equity.
• Strong technical foundation in financial modelling and valuation.
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare investing.

Responsibilities

• Support deal execution, including financial modelling and due diligence.
• Monitor performance of portfolio companies and support initiatives.
• Provide market insights and thematic investment analysis.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Due diligence

Investment analysis

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading global alternative investment platform with over $500 billion in assets under management and a strong track record across private equity, credit, and real assets. The Healthcare team has been one of the firm’s fastest-growing verticals, with a focus on resilient, high-growth subsectors such as life sciences, healthcare services, medtech, and digital health. With an established footprint in Europe and active deal flow across the UK and continental markets, the London team is looking to expand with a Junior Associate hire.

This is a unique opportunity to join a top-tier platform in a high-impact seat, working closely with senior investors on live transactions and portfolio initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal execution: support the team in financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and investment committee materials
• Sector analysis: build deep knowledge of healthcare subsectors and contribute to origination efforts
• Portfolio support: monitor performance of portfolio companies, support value creation initiatives, and prepare internal reporting
• Research & strategy: provide market insights, competitive benchmarking, and thematic investment analysis

Candidate Requirements

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in elite investment banking, or private equity with exposure to healthcare or life sciences
• Strong technical foundation in financial modelling, valuation, and transaction execution
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare investing, with the ability to understand industry dynamics and drivers
• Collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Fluent English and 2 other European languages.

Opportunity

• Exposure to high-profile healthcare investments across the UK and Europe
• Work in a lean, collaborative deal team with direct senior investor interaction
• Structured career development within a global investment platform
• Play a meaningful role in portfolio value creation and strategic initiatives