Investment Banking Associate Healthcare Group M&A; Elite Boutique

Our client is an elite investment bank with over 30 years of experience advising clients on M&A transactions and private capital solutions. They have built their reputation on execution excellence, deep industry expertise, and a collaborative culture that sets them apart in the industry.

Their approach emphasizes true partnership—pooling knowledge across industries, service lines, and geographies to deliver superior outcomes for clients. They believe in unlocking value not just in businesses, but in their people, creating an environment where talented professionals can do their best work while growing their careers.

Driven by strong demographic tailwinds, the healthcare industry combines fast‑paced innovation with steadily growing demand, offering investors a wide array of opportunities. With deep industry knowledge, our client's Healthcare & Life Sciences Group helps investors and company leaders turn their ambitious goals into reality through M&A and private capital advisory services. Global clients rely on the team's trusted advice to uncover opportunities in the healthcare market and help unlock value in their businesses.

The group partners with clients across key sectors such as providers, outsourced provider services, payor and payor services, medical products and devices, healthcare IT, and more.

As a leader in healthcare and life sciences M&A and private capital advisory services, the group advises clients across a variety of sectors and specialized subsectors, including:

• Providers
• Outsourced Provider Services
• Life Sciences Tools and Diagnostics
• Payer Tech & Services
• Medical Products and Devices
• Clinical Lab Services
• Pharmacy
• HCIT
• Outsourced Pharma Services

This is an opportunity to join a firm that is ambitious in its goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve nothing less than their very best. They invest in world‑class, team‑oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled—professionals who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves.

As an Associate, you'll gain meaningful exposure to complex transactions and senior bankers from the start. You'll work in a collaborative environment where excellence is the standard, mentorship is embedded in the culture, and your professional development is a genuine priority. This is a place where hard work is rewarded, where you'll be challenged to grow your skills rapidly, and where you'll develop into a future deal leader.

Our client seeks a talented Associate to join their Healthcare & Life Sciences Group in Richmond, VA. As an Associate, you will play a critical role in executing M&A transactions, working closely with Vice Presidents and senior bankers while guiding and mentoring Analysts.

This position offers significant responsibility and client exposure as you develop your technical and leadership skills. You will be involved in all aspects of deal execution, from financial modeling and valuation analysis to client presentations and transaction coordination.

Please note:

Our client will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Deal Execution & Analysis

• Execute sell‑side M&A transactions across all phases of the deal lifecycle
• Build and maintain complex financial models including DCF, LBO, merger, and accretion/dilution analyses
• Conduct comprehensive valuation analyses using multiple methodologies
• Perform detailed industry research, competitive analysis, and market assessments
• Prepare pitch materials, management presentations, and transaction marketing materials
• Coordinate due diligence processes and manage data room activities
• Support senior bankers in client meetings and presentations

Team Collaboration & Development

• Work closely with Vice Presidents to manage deal work streams and timelines
• Guide and mentor Analysts on financial modeling, analysis, and presentation preparation
• Provide feedback and coaching to junior team members
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all deliverables
• Collaborate effectively across deal…