Strategy Associate
Role Overview
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.
Key Skills for This Role
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Strategic Operations Associate
Location: Boston Metro Area (Highly preferred) Ideal Backgrounds: Investment Banking, Private Equity, Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Finance, Corporate Development, or MA
Base Salary: $105,000 - $120,000 + Annual Bonus Opportunity Compensation will be determined based on experience, education, specialized skills, and overall qualifications.
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.
Key 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Why Join Shields?
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.
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Solid computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication, documentation, and data management, as well as, navigating the internet and web-based platforms. Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an assessment as part of the pre-employment process.
Shields Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
About Shields Health Solutions
Leading specialty pharmacy solutions provider partnering with health systems nationwide to accelerate access, improve outcomes, and drive growth in specialty care.
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