Data Analyst

Calculated Hire; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Calculated Hire is seeking an Operations Analyst for a 3-month contract in Charlotte, NC, to support a financial services onboarding initiative. Responsibilities include data entry of Standard Settlement Instructions into internal systems, ensuring accuracy and alignment with requirements. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and basic proficiency in Excel. No degree is required, making it suitable for recent graduates. The role offers a structured environment with training and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stay focused and motivated in a high-volume, routine-based environment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (filtering, sorting, navigating spreadsheets).
• Comfortable with data entry and working across multiple systems.
• Open to feedback and able to quickly adjust to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-volume, process-driven account setup by inputting SSIs into systems.
• Perform repetitive data entry tasks accurately.
• Review and validate data to ensure alignment with SSI requirements.
• Follow established SOPs and workflows to complete tasks efficiently.
• Meet daily productivity targets for SSI setups.

Skills

Attention to detail

Motivation in routine tasks

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Comfortable with data entry

Open to feedback

Education

No degree required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Operations Analyst – SSI Setup (Entry-Level)

Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite – 5 days/week, 6th floor Uptown)

Contract: 3-month W2 contract (potential extension up to ~6 months)

Start Date: ASAP

Calculated Hire is partnering with a leading financial services organization to support a high-priority onboarding initiative within their FX operations environment. This team is focused on migrating and setting up Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs) across systems of record to support a large-scale client onboarding effort.

Job Description

• Execute high-volume, process-driven account setup by inputting Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs) into internal systems
• Perform repetitive data entry tasks, including copying and pasting data from Excel into system applications with a high degree of accuracy
• Review and validate data to ensure alignment with SSI requirements and prevent errors
• Leverage Excel for basic filtering and sorting to identify and organize relevant data
• Follow established SOPs and workflows to complete transactional tasks efficiently
• Meet daily productivity targets (approximately 50–75 SSI setups per day)
• Participate in team training sessions and ongoing check-ins to maintain quality and consistency
• Communicate workload status, challenges, and trends to team leads as needed

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in repetitive tasks
• Ability to stay focused and motivated in a high-volume, routine-based environment
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (filtering, sorting, navigating spreadsheets)
• Comfortable with data entry and working across multiple systems
• Open to feedback and able to quickly adjust to process improvements

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to banking, financial services, or operations environments
• Familiarity with Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs)
• Basic understanding of FX operations or SWIFT/payment processing

Required Qualifications

• No degree required; open to recent graduates or entry-level candidates
• Prior experience in data entry, administrative, or operational roles is a plus but not required
• Ability to work onsite 5 days/week in Charlotte, NC
• Availability to start immediately and commit to full contract duration
• Fast-paced, collaborative team with a mix of energetic and quieter working styles
• Structured onboarding with classroom-style training followed by hands‑on support
• Ongoing coaching and biweekly touchpoints to reinforce performance and quality
• Role is highly repetitive and process-driven; ideal for candidates who thrive in structured, task-oriented environments

Additional Notes

• This is a time-sensitive initiative supporting a large client onboarding effort with aggressive deadlines
• Role is not expected to convert to full-time but may extend based on project needs
• Strong opportunity to gain exposure to financial operations and build foundational experience within FX and settlements workflows