Operations Associate

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

Job summary

Century Group is seeking an Operations Associate to join their team in Santa Monica. The role supports the operational processing of credit and loan transactions from initiation through settlement and ongoing administration, while monitoring activity and ensuring accurate records.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in operations within financial services, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or 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.

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

Data analysis

Multitasking

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / related field

Tools

Investment operations systems

Job description

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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Company Description

Century Group is an executive recruiting and professional staffing firm providing top-tier accounting and finance talent to start-up, mid-market and Fortune 500 enterprises on a direct hire, temporary and temp-to-hire basis. Our specialized focus, extensive talent network and 30 years of experience ensure we'll deliver the right professional - fast.

Company Description

Century Group is an executive recruiting and professional staffing firm providing top-tier accounting and finance talent to start-up, mid-market and Fortune 500 enterprises on a direct hire, temporary and temp-to-hire basis. Our specialized focus, extensive talent network and 30 years of experience ensure we'll deliver the right professional - fast.