Position Summary:
As a Vice President in Carlyle's Healthcare team within the U.S. Buyout platform, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and executing equity investment opportunities across the healthcare landscape. This Vice President will work in close partnership with senior leaders and cross-functional colleagues to shape investment theses, structure complex transactions, and support portfolio companies in driving operational value. This position is based in New York and requires a high level of autonomy, leadership, and financial rigor, balanced by collaborative instincts and an interest in mentoring junior professionals.
This role will leverage AI technologies to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and drive execution of key responsibilities with greater efficiency and impact. While AI is a powerful enabler, it does not replace strategic thinking; human insight and judgment will remain essential.* Lead the end-to-end evaluation and execution of leveraged buyout and growth equity transactions in the Healthcare sector, including deal structuring, diligence, and documentation.
* Oversee and mentor Associates and Senior Associates in preparing valuation models, transaction materials, and strategic analyses.
* Manage comprehensive diligence workstreams and coordinate with third-party advisors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders.
* Present investment theses, diligence findings, and recommendations to the Investment Committee in a concise and compelling format.
* Lead negotiations of key transaction documents including stock purchase agreements, management equity terms, and financing agreements.
* Support development of operational value creation plans, including performance improvement, cost optimization, and growth initiatives.
* Collaborate with portfolio company management teams to evaluate M&A pipeline opportunities, develop inorganic growth strategies, and execute strategic add-ons.
* Monitor portfolio company performance, oversee regular reporting, and partner with management on strategic planning and board materials.
* Support firm-wide initiatives, knowledge sharing, and investment team processes with a mindset for continuous improvement.
Many of the responsibilities may be supported through the use of AI technologies, allowing greater focus on the following strategic areas:
* Identifying and developing new investment theses across evolving healthcare sub-sectors.
* Cultivating strategic relationships with industry executives, advisors, and potential deal sources.
* Driving differentiated value creation initiatives post-close that go beyond traditional levers.
* Deepening insight into regulatory and macroeconomic trends shaping the future of healthcare.
Education & Certificates
* MBA from a top-tier academic institution preferred, ideally with a concentration in finance, strategy, or economics.
* Demonstrated academic excellence and intellectual curiosity.
Professional Experience
* 3 to 6 years of progressive experience in private equity or investment banking, with at least 2 to 3 years directly supporting private equity transactions.
* Proven ability to collaboratively lead deals from sourcing through execution and portfolio management.
* Expertise in financial modeling, capital structuring, valuation techniques, and investment diligence.
* Experience interacting with and presenting to Investment Committees or equivalent governance bodies.
* Familiarity with Healthcare sector, preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and operate in fast-paced, unstructured environments.
* Familiarity with applying AI technologies to accelerate investment research, market benchmarking, and deal screening.
