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