Corporate Analyst II

Lilac•Oakland, CA

5d•$80,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 escalate versus resolve issues directly

Nice To Haves

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

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, 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