Experienced Private Equity Associate, Healthcare Growth

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Chicago seeks an Experienced Private Equity Associate to join its team. The role involves live transactions, financial analysis, due diligence, and portfolio management on a lean team, with close collaboration with senior investment professionals.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of PE experience, strong modeling and analytics, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced setting, contributing to growth and value creation across healthcare and business

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Private Equity experience.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and communication skills expected of a top-tier Private Equity Associate.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, market analysis, and financial modeling to support the investment process for the private equity associate function.
• Support due-diligence workstreams, coordinate with external advisors, and prepare investment committee materials.
• Build and refine operating models, valuation frameworks, and return analyses to support transaction decisions.
• Partner with portfolio company leadership teams on performance tracking, strategic initiatives, and value-creation projects.
• Contribute to a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves culture aligned with the firm's growth-oriented investment philosophy.

Skills

Private Equity experience

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project/multi-workstream management

Job description

Selby Jennings in Chicago seeks an Experienced Private Equity Associate to join its team. The role involves live transactions, financial analysis, due diligence, and portfolio management on a lean team, with close collaboration with senior investment professionals.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of PE experience, strong modeling and analytics, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced setting, contributing to growth and value creation across healthcare and business