Strategic Operations Associate
Shields Health Solutions
$105,000 - $120,000 / year
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Description
Strategic Operations Associate
Location: Boston Metro Area (Highly preferred)
Ideal Backgrounds: Investment Banking, Private Equity, Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Finance, Corporate Development, or M&A
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 this role
Shields Health Solutions is looking for someone with a background in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or corporate strategy to step into an operating role at a growing healthcare company. Based in Boston and reporting to executive leadership, you'd own financial modeling, strategic project work, and operational analysis—the kind of high-visibility work that typically takes years to access in larger organizations. The role spans business planning, performance improvement, growth evaluation, and cross-functional initiatives, giving you exposure across the entire business while supporting decisions at the senior level.
This is designed for early-career professionals ready to transition from advisory or finance roles into hands-on operations. You'll need 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to synthesize data into clear recommendations for executives. Healthcare experience is a plus but not required. The position is in-office in the Boston metro area, involves occasional travel (5–10%), and comes with a base salary of $105,000–$120,000 plus an annual bonus, with compensation adjusted for your background and qualifications.
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