Finance Associate

Entry-Level Financial Operations Analyst – Trade Management

Department: Operations

Industry: Banking & Asset Management

? Location: South Jordan, UT (On-site)

? Pay Range:$21–$25/hour (W2)

We are actively seeking recent graduates and entry-level professionals to join the Trade Management Operations team within a leading banking and asset management organization. This role is ideal for candidates looking to launch a career in financial operations, trade processing, and risk management.

About the Role:

The Operations team ensures the accurate execution, settlement, and recording of trades across global markets. As an Entry-Level Operations Analyst, you will gain hands-on exposure to the full trade lifecycle while collaborating with traders, technology teams, and external partners in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end trade lifecycle, from execution through settlement

• Communicate daily with traders, brokers, and internal teams to resolve trade-related issues

• Identify and resolve trade breaks, discrepancies, and settlement issues

• Assist with operational risk mitigation and control processes

• Analyze workflows and data to help improve processes and scalability

• Prepare operational reports and support business analysis for management

• Contribute to projects focused on improving trade capture and operational efficiency

• Build strong working relationships across teams in a collaborative environment

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field)

• Open to recent graduates and entry-level candidates

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship, academic, or project experience in financial services, operations, or trade support

• Client-service mindset with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly

• Self-motivated, accountable, and eager to learn

• Ability to perform well under pressure while maintaining quality

Why Join?

This role offers structured training, exposure to global financial markets, and clear growth potential within operations, risk, or product-aligned teams at a leading banking organization.