Core Ops Equity Trade Associate Senior

111 CRMC Capital Research & Mgmt; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Capital Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a detail‑oriented Core Operations Associate to support global equity trade operations and processing. You will handle trade capture, settlements, reconciliations, and reporting, using Excel and Power BI to track KPIs and mitigate risk.

The role emphasizes process improvement, documentation, cross‑functional collaboration with traders, brokers, and service providers, and a strong ownership mindset in a high‑volume environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance or related field required.
• Experience with trade operations, settlements, and risk controls.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support daily global equity trade operations including capture, settlement, reconciliation, and exception handling.
• Investigate breaks, assess impacts, and drive issues to resolution.
• Collaborate with Trading, brokers and service providers to exchange trade information.
• Use data to identify trends, risks and process improvements.
• Prepare operational reports and dashboards using Excel/Power BI.
• Document procedures and participate in testing and rollouts of enhancements.
• Communicate status and risks, managing priorities effectively.

Skills

Excel advanced

Power BI

Data analysis

Risk management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field

Tools

Power Automate

AI-enabled tools

Job description

“I can be myself at work.” You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace. We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.

“I can influence my income.” You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company‑funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

“I can lead a full life.” You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success. Enjoy generous time‑away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options. Receive 2-for‑1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love. Access on‑demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones.

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What you will do

• Perform and support daily global equity trade operations, including trade capture and enrichment, confirmation, settlement, reconciliation, exception management, and resolution of trade, cash, and position discrepancies.
• Investigate trade breaks and operational exceptions, assess downstream impacts, communicate findings clearly, and drive assigned issues through timely resolution.
• Partner with Trading, Investment Operations, brokers, custodians, counterparties, and service providers to exchange information and support accurate transaction processing.
• Use operational data to identify trends, recurring exceptions, control risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare and maintain operational reporting, dashboards, key performance indicators, and risk metrics using advanced Excel, Power BI, or comparable analytical tools.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation efforts that reduce manual work, strengthen controls, standardize procedures, and improve scalability.
• Document procedures and process changes and participate in testing, implementation, and operational readiness activities for system or business enhancements.
• Demonstrate ownership for assigned work, manage competing priorities, communicate status and risks, and escalate issues appropriately.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in financial services, investment operations, trade operations, securities operations, banking operations, account servicing, or a related operational environment.
• Knowledge of trade lifecycle processing, settlements, cash movements, reconciliations, exception management, operational controls, and risk management practices.
• Experience or knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, Power Query, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, related formulas, and accurate analysis of large datasets.
• Experience developing or using reporting or dashboards in Power BI or a similar business intelligence tool to support analysis, risk monitoring, and decision‑making.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong risk‑aware mindset, with the ability to identify potential issues, gaps, or control risks proactively.
• Ability to operate effectively in a high‑volume, high‑expectation environment where accuracy, timeliness, and clear communication are critical.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, assess impacts, and recommend practical solutions.
• Process‑and‑results‑driven orientation, with experience improving, standardizing, or documenting processes to reduce operational risk and improve scalability.
• Comfort working in an ambiguous or evolving environment, independently assessing assigned issues and collaborating across stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ownership mentality, including accountability for outcomes, follow‑through to completion, and appropriate risk escalation.
• Excellent collaboration and written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting equity trade operations, investment operations, fund accounting, custody operations, account onboarding, or brokerage operations.
• Experience researching and resolving trade, settlement, cash, position, or other operational exceptions.
• Experience working with brokers, custodians, counterparties, or outsourced service providers.
• Experience with Power Automate, workflow automation, system testing, AI‑enabled tools, or similar technologies.
• Experience participating in process improvement initiatives, operational projects, or global operating‑model enhancements.

Charlotte Base Salary Range: $65,947-$105,515

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

* Temporary positions in the UnitedStates are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Capital Group is one of the largest and most trusted financial companies in the world, with the goal of improving people’s lives through successful investing. Our shared values of integrity, client focus, long‑term view, diverse perspectives and community inspire our associates every day. A career at Capital Group means having countless opportunities to explore, grow and succeed.

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