Private Equity Associate – Healthcare Investments

Job Description

Private Equity Associate – Healthcare | Alexander Chapman

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Alexander Chapman, based in San Francisco. Alexander Chapman is a leading private equity firm recognized for its strong track record in investing specifically within middle-market healthcare businesses. The firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team, supporting all aspects of the investment process. This position is vital for the continued growth and success of the firm, offering an exceptional opportunity to work within a collaborative team. The Associate will gain significant exposure to live transactions, engage with critical portfolio company initiatives, and collaborate directly with senior investment professionals within the healthcare sector.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, San Francisco, CA

• Team: Investment team
• Mission: Support the investment process for middle-market healthcare businesses, from opportunity evaluation to strategic value creation.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Evaluate Opportunities: Assess new investment opportunities across a range of healthcare subsectors.
• Develop Financial Models: Construct and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and investment memoranda.
• Conduct Due Diligence: Perform commercial, financial, and operational due diligence for potential investments.
• Execute Transactions: Support transaction execution by coordinating with management teams, lenders, and external advisors.
• Portfolio Oversight: Monitor portfolio company performance, support strategic value creation initiatives, and conduct industry and market research to identify emerging investment opportunities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree, supported by an excellent academic record, indicating a strong foundation for analytical work.
• Experience: Requires 1–4 years of prior experience in either investment banking or private equity, demonstrating strong capabilities in transaction-related activities and processes.
• Skills: Applicants must possess advanced financial modeling and valuation skills. Additionally, strong analytical abilities, effective communication, and clear presentation capabilities are essential for success in this role.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include prior healthcare transaction experience; however, exceptional generalist candidates with a strong transaction background will also be considered.