Operations Associate

Century Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is seeking an Operations Associate to support the processing of credit and loan transactions from initiation to settlement. The role requires 3–5+ years in operations, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Starting base salary ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 per year, with compensation varying by skills, experience, and location. This position is based in Los Angeles, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of operations experience in credit investments, loans, fixed income products, or related financial instruments.
• Working knowledge of trade settlement, investment operations, transaction processing, and reconciliation procedures.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to analyze data and resolve operational discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Support the operational processing of credit and loan transactions from initiation through settlement and ongoing administration.
• Monitor transaction activity, funding events, reconciliations, and account balances to ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal teams, financial institutions, service providers, and external partners to resolve operational matters and support transaction execution.
• Prepare operational reports, maintain transaction records, and assist with portfolio monitoring activities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to operational efficiency, automation, and control enhancement initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking an Operations Associate to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $90,000 to $110,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the operational processing of credit and loan transactions from initiation through settlement and ongoing administration.
• Monitor transaction activity, funding events, reconciliations, and account balances to ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal teams, financial institutions, service providers, and external partners to resolve operational matters and support transaction execution.
• Prepare operational reports, maintain transaction records, and assist with portfolio monitoring activities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to operational efficiency, automation, and control enhancement initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of operations experience supporting credit investments, loans, fixed income products, or related financial instruments.
• Working knowledge of trade settlement, investment operations, transaction processing, and reconciliation procedures.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to analyze data and resolve operational discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions, deadlines, and priorities in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an asset management firm, private credit platform, hedge fund, bank, or financial services organization.
• Familiarity with loan administration, syndicated lending, structured credit products, or investment operations processes.
• Prior experience using investment operations, portfolio management, settlement, or accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with the capability to work effectively across internal teams and external business partners.

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