Operations Associate — Finance & Settlement Specialist

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

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.