Investment Banking / M&A Associate → Strategic Analyst -High-Growth Startup

Benchstack Ai; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling healthcare startup in San Francisco is seeking a Strategic Analyst to work closely with the CFO and CEO, focusing on commercial and financial analysis. Candidates should have 1-4 years of experience in investment banking or management consulting and skills in financial modelling, SQL, and Excel. The role offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation ranging from $150K to $175K plus equity.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years’ experience in Investment Banking, M&A, or Management Consulting.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Comfort with SQL and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership on commercial and financial analysis.
• Build and automate reporting dashboards to monitor performance.
• Model scenarios, assess ROI, and identify growth opportunities.
• Translate complex data into actionable strategy.
• Work cross-functionally to improve efficiency and operations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

SQL

Excel

Curiosity about tech

Job description

If you’ve spent the last few years building models, driving deals, and working late nights in investment banking or M&A — and you’re now looking to take that skillset into a mission-driven, fast-scaling company — this is your next move.

We’re hiring a Strategic Analyst for a Series A healthcare startup founded by the ex-founders of PillPack (acquired by Amazon for $1B). The company is transforming how patients access care: fast, transparent, and data-driven.

You’ll work directly with the CFO, CEO, and Chief Economist, analysing operations, growth, and financial data to shape company decisions. You’ll move from supporting transactions to driving strategy.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with leadership on commercial and financial analysis across the business
• Build and automate reporting dashboards (SQL + Excel) to monitor performance
• Model scenarios, assess ROI, and identify growth opportunities
• Translate complex data into actionable strategy
• Work cross-functionally to improve efficiency, operations, and outcomes

What we’re looking for:

• 1–4 years’ experience in Investment Banking, M&A, or Management Consulting
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Comfort with SQL and Excel
• Curiosity about tech and healthcare innovation
• Desire to have ownership and impact rather than just execution

Role details:

• Title: Strategic Analyst
• Location: San Francisco (Hybrid, 3+ days onsite near Embarcadero)
• Compensation: $150K–$175K base + equity
• Visa sponsorship: Available (except H1B)

This is a chance to apply your analytical foundation from banking to a company building the future of healthcare access — and to see your work directly influence outcomes.