Blackbird Labs is a loyalty and payments platform establishing meaningful connections between the world’s best restaurants and their customers.
Served up in 2022 by Ben Leventhal, co-founder of Eater and Resy, Blackbird offers a fully customizable loyalty programming platform for restaurants and a consumer app designed to make every guest feel like a bonafide VIP no matter where they dine. Backed by Union Square Ventures, a16z, Amex Ventures, Variant Fund, and other forward-thinking investors, Blackbird is out to revolutionize the restaurant industry.
About Our Team:At Blackbird, our values guide everything we do and our talent principles define the key traits we seek in our employees.
We have passion for our product – committed to our mission and instinctively think like and go the extra mile for our customers. We are elite performers – striving for excellence, going above and beyond to achieve exceptional results, and learning quickly with horsepower, drive, and grit. We make others better – taking initiative to elevate others, giving and receiving feedback, and championing a culture of growth. We hold one another accountable to living out our talent principles as we march together to achieving our mission.
About the JobWe are looking for a Junior Analyst (or Analyst Intern) to join the CEO’s direct team. This is a high-visibility role focused on financial modeling, scenario planning, and forward-looking analysis that shapes how Blackbird thinks about growth, unit economics, and the future state of the restaurant economy. You will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to build the analytical foundation for strategic decisions.
Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and iterate on financial models that project the future state of Blackbird’s business across multiple scenarios (growth, market expansion, product launches).
Develop unit economics models for Blackbird’s transaction network (Flynet), restaurant memberships, and Blackbird Club loyalty program.
Analyze market data and industry trends in the U.S. restaurant economy to identify opportunities and inform strategic priorities.
Prepare investor-ready materials, board presentations, and internal memos that translate complex analysis into clear narratives.
Partner with the Product, Sales, and Operations teams to pressure-test assumptions and validate growth levers.
Support fundraising and partnership conversations with data-driven insights and scenario analysis.
Requirements
2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, or management consulting. Internship experience at the right caliber also qualifies.
Strong proficiency in financial modeling, including DCF, LBO, scenario/sensitivity analysis, and three-statement models.
Exceptional Excel/Google Sheets skills.
Comfort with AI tools, SQL, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker).
Ability to work with ambiguity and build models from limited data, we are a growth- stage company, not a mature enterprise.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. You will present to the CEO and the board.
Passion for restaurants, hospitality, and/or the future of commerce and loyalty.
Based in New York City. This is an on-site role.
Depending on your work location and experience the target annual salary for this position can range from: $80,000 - $120,000 USD. This range does not include the equity component of the overall compensation package. Disclosure in accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law.
Full time offers from Blackbird may also include stock options, benefits (including medical, dental, vision, flexible time off, 401(k)), and some not-so-standard, extra-fun perks — subject to applicable taxes and based on eligibility.
Commitment to Equal OpportunityBlackbird Labs is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Blackbird will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Blackbird participates in the E-Verify program.
Join us and find out what the best work of your career could look like here at Blackbird.
Skills Required
- 2-3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, or management consulting.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, including DCF, LBO, scenario/sensitivity analysis, and three-statement models.
- Exceptional Excel/Google Sheets skills.
- Comfort with AI tools, SQL, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Blackbird Labs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage (medical, dental, vision) is consistently listed in postings as part of the core package. Feedback suggests this reflects a solid baseline of employer-sponsored healthcare for a startup context.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options are included for many full-time roles. Feedback suggests equity is positioned as a meaningful component of total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible time off is highlighted across multiple postings. Feedback suggests time-away policies emphasize autonomy rather than strict accruals.
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What We Do
Blackbird is the loyalty company for restaurants, backed by A16Z, Union Square Ventures, Spark Capital, QED, American Express, Coinbase and others. Built for the places—and people—that make dining special.
