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.