Principal – Healthcare Private Equity

Soul Equity Solutions•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Philadelphia-based private equity firm investing in lower middle market businesses across the healthcare sector. The firm targets companies with up to $100M in revenue, partnering with founders and management teams to drive operational and strategic growth. With a focused, thesis-driven approach to healthcare investing, the team brings deep sector expertise and a hands-on value creation playbook to each portfolio company. The firm is seeking a Principal to join its healthcare-focused investment team. This is a senior role on the deal team, sitting between VP and Partner, with meaningful ownership across the full investment lifecycle — from origination through exit. The Principal will serve as a day-to-day deal lead, managing both junior professionals and external partners while working closely with senior leadership on strategy and portfolio direction. This is an ideal opportunity for a PE investor with established healthcare expertise who is ready to operate with greater autonomy, build relationships independently, and step into a near-Partner seat at a firm where their impact will be highly visible.

Requirements

6–9 years of total experience, including a meaningful track record in private equity with demonstrated healthcare sector focus
Prior investment banking experience in a healthcare coverage group or relevant credit/lending background a plus
Lower middle market deal experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to lead diligence processes and manage deal teams independently
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to move quickly and communicate complex ideas simply
Existing or developing relationships within the healthcare intermediary and operator community
An undergraduate degree is required

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree is a plus but not required for the right candidate

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing efforts within defined healthcare sub-sectors (e.g., healthcare services, behavioral health, physician practice management, home health, specialty pharmacy, or healthcare IT), including outreach to intermediaries, management teams, and industry contacts
Serve as deal captain on new investment processes — coordinating diligence workstreams, managing timelines, and presenting recommendations to the Investment Committee
Build and own complex financial models analyzing cash flows, returns, valuation, and deal structuring scenarios across new opportunities and existing portfolio companies
Lead preparation of Investment Committee materials including initial screening memos, full IC memos, and portfolio updates
Conduct and synthesize deep sector research on healthcare market dynamics, regulatory trends, reimbursement landscapes, competitive positioning, and demand drivers
Manage third-party diligence partners — including healthcare-specialized advisors, quality of earnings accountants, legal counsel, compliance consultants, and lenders — ensuring thorough and efficient diligence execution
Take an active role in portfolio company oversight, including board meeting preparation, KPI monitoring, and value creation initiative execution
Partner with management teams on strategic initiatives such as M&A/add-on sourcing, operational improvements, and go-to-market strategy
Support exit preparation, including preparation of investor materials and coordination with investment banking partners
Assist with LP reporting, including portfolio valuations, quarterly and annual updates, and ad hoc investor requests
Represent the firm at healthcare industry conferences, trade associations, and networking events
Contribute to firm-level initiatives including sector strategy development and team mentorship