Entry Level Financial Operations Associate

Are you looking for a great company to take you under their wing and show you the ropes? Look no further! LaSalle Network has partnered with a financial investment firm that is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Entry Level Financial Operations Associate to support their Finance and Accounting team.

In this role, you will manage master records, assist with reconciliations and contribute to system enhancements. If you're a fast learner with a hands-on attitude, we'd love to hear from you!

Entry Level Financial Operations Associate Responsibilities:

• Create and edit master records in our client's holdings and transactions data repository, including:
  • Legal entity information
  • Bank and brokerage account details
  • Security specifics, including modeling future cash flows for fixed-income securities
• Enter pricing and published rate information into the repository
• Review transaction data in collaboration with the Finance Team
• Save supporting documentation to our online document repository
• Perform reconciliations of selected client bank accounts, documenting and researching any discrepancies
• Assist in documenting design requirements for new system features requested by business users
• Test system changes during the monthly release cycle
• Support the Accounting and Finance Teams in resolving reconciling items
• Collaborate with senior team members on ad hoc projects as needed

Entry Level Financial Operations Associate Requirements:

• Operations experience in Financial Services; experience with accrued interest calculation for fixed-income securities is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Economics or Finance preferred
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills; must be a fast learner
• Hands-on attitude with a willingness to take initiative and support the team
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Commitment to process improvement for greater accuracy and efficiency
• Advanced Excel skills are required
• Excellent communication skills

This position is based in our client's Chicago office with no travel required. Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and responsibilities may evolve based on company needs.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, please submit your resume! I look forward to reviewing your information. If we see that you are a fit for the position, we will be in contact with you shortly.

Thank you,

Elizabeth Schultz
Accounting & Finance, Project Manager
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.