Corporate Analyst II

Rippling, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

401k

Job summary

Lilac Solutions is seeking an Analyst II to join our Corporate Development & Strategy team. Reporting to the Director, you’ll support strategic initiatives and transactional work, gaining exposure to senior leadership and the Board.

This is a high-growth startup environment where you’ll structure problems, develop insights, and take increasing ownership of key workstreams. You’ll help build and analyze financial models, prepare investor materials, and collaborate across functions to drive

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in a highly analytical environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex or ambiguous problems.
• Quantitatively minded with comfort working with data and financial information.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex analysis.
• High attention to detail and a track record of producing polished, executive-ready work.
• Highly organized, coachable, and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, industry, & competitor research; synthesize findings into actionable insights for leadership
• Develop investor presentations and other materials supporting financing activities and investor engagement
• Build, maintain, and analyze financial models to support project evaluation, financing decisions, and strategic initiatives
• Manage and maintain virtual data rooms for financing, investor, and other diligence processes
• Prepare high-quality presentations for senior management and Board meetings
• Support ad hoc, high-priority strategic analysis for senior leadership to solve complex business problems
• Work cross-functionally to gather inputs, build relationships, and help drive workstreams forward
• Identify gaps, risks, or inconsistencies in analysis or materials proactively, and recommend solutions
• Contribute to process improvements for recurring workstreams to increase efficiency over time

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven

PowerPoint

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Independent judgment

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Lilac exists to solve one problem: lithium supply. We have developed scalable ion exchange technology that enables lithium to be produced faster, cheaper, and with a smaller environmental footprint. Our materials and engineering expertise uniquely position us to develop projects across a wide range of lithium brine resources. By unlocking new resources and accelerating their path to production, we make lithium supply a non-issue for global electrification.

Lilac is supported by the largest players from the mining and processing industry, as well as significant investment funds. Lilac investors include BMW, SK, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Mercuria, Lower Carbon Capital, and MIT's The Engine.

About the role

Lilac is looking for a versatile Analyst II to join our team. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Development & Strategy, you’ll support the delivery of strategic initiatives and commercial transactions. This is a step above an entry-level Analyst role: you’ll be trusted to take a first pass at structuring and analyzing problems and, over time, take increasing end-to-end ownership of key workstreams. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role where you’ll gain exposure to senior leadership, the Board, investors, and external advisors.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth, venture-backed start-up as we scale groundbreaking technology from the lab to commercial deployment. We’re looking for a structured thinker who drives outcomes, communicates clearly, and takes pride in producing high-quality work. You should be eager to learn and accelerate your development by taking on new challenges and increasing responsibility.

What you'll do

• Conduct market, industry, & competitor research; synthesize findings into actionable insights for leadership
• Develop investor presentations and other materials supporting financing activities and investor engagement
• Build, maintain, and analyze financial models to support project evaluation, financing decisions, and strategic initiatives
• Manage and maintain virtual data rooms for financing, investor, and other diligence processes, including coordinating information requests and ensuring materials are complete and well organized
• Prepare high-quality presentations for senior management and Board meetings
• Support ad hoc, high-priority strategic analysis for senior leadership to solve complex business problems
• Work cross-functionally to gather inputs, build relationships, and help drive workstreams forward
• Identify gaps, risks, or inconsistencies in analysis or materials proactively, and recommend solutions rather than simply flagging issues
• Contribute to process improvements for recurring workstreams (e.g., board reporting, data room management, model templates) to increase efficiency over time

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in a highly analytical environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex or ambiguous problems
• Quantitatively minded and comfortable working with data and financial information
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex analysis
• High attention to detail and a track record of producing polished, executive-ready work
• Highly organized, coachable, and willing to learn; comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work with greater independence, exercising sound judgment on when to elevate versus resolve issues directly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mining, oil & gas, investment banking, management consulting, or another relevant industry
• Experience building and analyzing financial models
• Master's degree in business, finance, engineering, or other relevant subject

The salary range listed reflects our good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant skills, experience, and geographic location.

• Annual base salary of $80,000 - $150,000
• Discretionary bonus
• Stock options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k with pre- and post-tax investing options
• Flexible spendings account/Health savings account
• Group and term life
• Flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Monthly phone stipend
• Daily catered lunch for on-site employees

EEO Statement

Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity. Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.