Financial Operations Analyst – Fund Accounting / Investment Operations

Randstad Enterprise; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an early-career finance and investment operations professional for contract opportunities in Boston. The role supports daily fund accounting and investment operations, including NAV calculations, reconciliations, and corporate actions.

Onsite training followed by hybrid work are offered, with 0–3 years of experience typical for recent graduates. The position targets candidates with a finance or accounting background and a strong eye for detail, aiming to grow within fund

Qualifications

• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Support daily fund accounting and investment operations activities.
• Assist with NAV calculations, review, and validation.
• Process and reconcile financial transactions, cash activity, expenses, and corporate actions.
• Support trade processing, settlement, and investment operations activities.
• Research and resolve discrepancies, exceptions, and accounting breaks.
• Review financial data and reporting for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare operational and financial reports.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely daily deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

Financial Operations Analyst – Fund Accounting / Investment Operations | Boston, MA

*Important* | Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. Unfortunately, candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future—including those on F-1 OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, or other temporary employment authorizations—cannot be considered for this opportunity.

Randstad is seeking early-career finance and investment operations professionals with 0–3 years of experience for contract opportunities with a top global financial services organization in Boston. These opportunities are ideal for recent graduates and professionals with experience in fund accounting, investment operations, securities operations, financial operations, middle office, transfer agency, client accounting, or asset management who are looking to grow their careers within financial services.

• Financial Operations Analyst
• Fund Accountant / Fund Accounting Analyst
• Operations Specialist – Trade Management or Corporate Actions

What You'll Do

• Support daily fund accounting and investment operations activities
• Assist with Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, review, and validation
• Process and reconcile financial transactions, cash activity, expenses, and corporate actions
• Support trade processing, settlement, and investment operations activities
• Research and resolve discrepancies, exceptions, and accounting breaks
• Review financial data and reporting for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare operational and financial reports
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely daily deliverables
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 0–3 years of experience, including internships, in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Investment Operations, Securities Operations, Fund Accounting, Financial Operations, Auditing, or Asset Management
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work with financial data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

• Fund accounting or investment operations experience
• Experience with reconciliations, cash activity, trade processing, corporate actions, or financial reporting
• Exposure to NAV calculations or validation
• Knowledge of mutual funds, securities, investments, or capital markets
• Exposure to Bloomberg, FactSet, or other financial systems
• Boston, MA — Local candidates only
• Onsite during training, then hybrid: onsite (T/W/Th) / remote (M & F)
• 6-12-month contract with strong potential for permanent hire

Compensation

• Contract pay: $24–$28/hour, based on the job, experience and qualifications
• Potential for permanent conversion with an estimated salary range of $60K–$65K

If you're a recent graduate or early-career finance professional looking to build experience in fund accounting, investment operations, securities operations, middle office, or financial services, I'd love to connect.

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