Transaction Operations Analyst

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch AI in New York, NY is seeking a Transaction Operations Analyst to help manage the operational lifecycle of financial transactions, settlements, and reporting. You will work with front-office, finance, and risk teams to maintain strong controls and data integrity.

The role emphasizes end-to-end processing, reconciliation, and cross-functional collaboration with trading desks, fund accounting, and compliance across asset classes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Understanding of transaction lifecycles, operations, and financial products.
• Experience in operations, middle office, or fund accounting is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume workflows.
• Proficiency in Excel; SQL or Python are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end transaction processing, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of transaction records across systems.
• Monitor settlement status, resolve breaks, and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and ad-hoc operational reports for management.
• Coordinate with counterparties, custodians, brokers, and service providers.
• Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal control reviews.
• Assist with risk mitigation initiatives.
• Analyze transaction data to identify trends and inefficiencies.
• Support post-trade reporting including cash movements.

Skills

Transaction lifecycles

Operations

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Python

Excel

Job description

Location: New York, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Transaction Operations Analyst position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles focused on transaction processing, operational oversight, and post-trade or post-deal support.

Actual openings may vary based on employer type (asset managers, investment banks, private equity firms, custodians, fund administrators, fintech platforms, or financial services firms), transaction type, and asset class focus.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:

https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

Transaction Operations Analysts support the operational lifecycle of financial transactions, ensuring accurate processing, settlement, reconciliation, and reporting. The role blends operational execution, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination to support front-office, finance, and risk teams while maintaining strong controls and process integrity.

These roles often involve close collaboration with trading desks, investment teams, middle office, fund accounting, compliance, and external counterparties.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end transaction processing, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of transaction records across internal systems and external platforms
• Monitor settlement status, resolve breaks, and investigate operational discrepancies
• Support post-trade and post-transaction reporting, including activity, cash movements, and reconciliations
• Coordinate with counterparties, custodians, brokers, and service providers to ensure smooth execution
• Assist with operational controls, process improvements, and risk mitigation initiatives
• Analyze transaction data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or recurring operational issues
• Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal control reviews
• Prepare daily, weekly, and ad-hoc operational reports for management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field
• Understanding of transaction lifecycles, operations, and financial products
• Experience or coursework in operations, middle office, fund accounting, or financial services (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume transactional workflows
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python, or operations systems is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in time-sensitive, process-driven environments
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in transaction operations, process optimization, and operational risk

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

Skills-based role matching

Resume and profile optimization

Guidance on outreach to operations, middle-office, and transaction teams

Interview preparation for transaction operations and financial services roles