Strategy Associate

Location: Boston Metro Area (highly preferred)

Base salary: $105,000 - $120,000 + annual bonus opportunity

Travel: 5-10%

About the Role

Shields Health Solutions is seeking a Strategic Operations Associate to work directly with Executive Leadership and Operations leaders on the company's highest-priority growth, strategy, and operational initiatives. This role is ideal for candidates looking to transition from investment banking, private equity, consulting, or strategic finance into a high-impact operating role within a rapidly growing healthcare company. You'll support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, business planning, performance improvement initiatives, and cross-functional project leadership while gaining exposure to every aspect of the business.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional Vice Presidents and Operations leaders to drive financial, operational, and clinical performance.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, business cases, and executive presentations.
• Lead and support strategic projects across operations, growth, and business development.
• Analyze data and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Assist with strategic planning, board materials, and executive communications.
• Evaluate growth opportunities, partnerships, and operational improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, FP&A, M&A, or a high-growth startup environment.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience creating executive-level presentations and communicating insights to senior stakeholders.
• Self-starter with strong project management and communication skills.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Direct exposure to Executive Leadership.
• Significant responsibility and visibility early in your career.
• Opportunity to work on growth strategy, operations, business development, and innovation initiatives.
• Clear pathway into operations leadership, corporate strategy, and other leadership roles.