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Job description
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 Analyst 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 early-career roles focused on transaction processing, operational oversight, and post-trade or post-deal support.
Actual openings may vary based on employer type (asset managers, investment banks, private equity firms, custodians, fund administrators, fintech platforms, or financial services firms), transaction type, and asset class focus.
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Position Overview
Transaction Operations Analysts support the operational lifecycle of financial transactions , ensuring accurate processing, settlement, reconciliation, and reporting. The role blends operational execution, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination to support front-office, finance, and risk teams while maintaining strong controls and process integrity.
These roles often involve close collaboration with trading desks, investment teams, middle office, fund accounting, compliance, and external counterparties.
Key Responsibilities
Support end-to-end transaction processing, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of transaction records across internal systems and external platforms
Monitor settlement status, resolve breaks, and investigate operational discrepancies
Support post-trade and post-transaction reporting, including activity, cash movements, and reconciliations
Coordinate with counterparties, custodians, brokers, and service providers to ensure smooth execution
Assist with operational controls, process improvements, and risk mitigation initiatives
Analyze transaction data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or recurring operational issues
Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal control reviews
Prepare daily, weekly, and ad-hoc operational reports for management
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field
Understanding of transaction lifecycles, operations, and financial products
Experience or coursework in operations, middle office, fund accounting, or financial services (preferred)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume transactional workflows
Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python, or operations systems is a plus
Ability to work effectively in time-sensitive, process-driven environments
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Interest in transaction operations, process optimization, and operational risk
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
Resume and profile optimization
Guidance on outreach to operations, middle-office, and transaction teams
Interview preparation for transaction operations and financial services roles
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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