Transaction Operations Associate

Transaction Operations Associate

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation:
$140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Transaction Operations Associate position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with transaction processing, settlement operations, and investment operations roles.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, asset class focus (e.g., equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, private funds), and transaction type.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

Transaction Operations Associates support trading desks, portfolio managers, and operations teams by ensuring the accurate processing, settlement, and reconciliation of investment transactions. The role blends operational precision, data validation, and process management in fast-paced financial environments.

This position works closely with traders, operations, and risk management teams to ensure seamless execution, accurate reporting, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and settle trades and investment transactions accurately and timely

• Monitor transaction lifecycles, identify exceptions, and resolve discrepancies

• Reconcile positions across internal systems, custodians, and counterparties

• Prepare daily transaction reports, P&L validation, and operational dashboards

• Collaborate with operations, compliance, and accounting teams to ensure adherence to policies

• Assist with fund transfers, capital calls, distributions, and corporate actions

• Identify and propose process improvements or automation opportunities

• Support ad-hoc requests and operational audits for senior management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

• Knowledge of transaction operations, settlement processes, or investment operations

• Familiarity with portfolio management or trading platforms preferred

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy

• Proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, VBA, or operational reporting tools is a plus

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Interest in operations, transaction workflows, and investment processes

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

• Skills-based role matching for transaction operations and investment operations positions

• Resume and profile optimization tailored to operational roles

• Guidance on outreach to operations teams, portfolio managers, and hiring managers

• Interview preparation for transaction processing, reconciliation, and operational assessments

To learn more or express interest in transaction operations roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/