Strategy Associate - Banking, private equity, or consulting experience required

Job Purpose:  

Shields Health Solutions is looking to add a Business Development Associate to supplement its growing business development team. This will be a very hands-on and analytical role, touching every aspect of the business development process with high visibility to the Shields Executive Leadership Team and C-level executives at our hospital partners. We are looking for a self-starter and highly motivated individual to own work products from start to finish and make an immediate impact on the team. 

It is preferred that the candidate live in EST/CST time zones.

Job Duties:  

• Lead and own the creation of detailed analyses, financial models, and pitch materials for new health system partners and new business opportunities 

• Work closely with sales and clinical leaders to develop a partnership strategy based on health system needs and financial data  

• Serve as part of the client-facing deal team, presenting financial and strategic analyses to health system leadership  

• Support the execution of new business and strategic initiatives for senior leadership 

• Perform comprehensive and in-depth competitor, new business, and industry research 

• Organize and prioritize critical issues and required information for the leadership team to facilitate efficient decision making  

• Work with cross-functional teams to support new partnerships and provide client-oriented solutions 

 

Experience/Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2-3 years of experience working in an analytically intensive field (investment banking, management consulting, corporate development) or business development operations experience at another high growth company 

• Entrepreneurial attitude - willingness to roll up their sleeves and work alongside staff to make things happen quickly 

• Self-starter who is able to work independently with limited oversight from managers  

• Highly motivated and results-driven professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment 

• Analytically oriented person who makes and defends decisions based on hard data 

• Experience and interest in presenting to C-level executives 

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, including financial modeling and data visualization 

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills 

• Healthcare experience or passion for the industry is a plus 

• Professionals will likely travel 25% of their time, meeting with partners 

 

Job Salary: 

Range between $100,000 to $120,000.

*In addition to offering annual bonus potential, salary determinations at the time of offer may vary based on multiple differentials including but not limited to:

• Specialized Skills
• Training
• Experience
• Education