Transaction Operations Analyst

Location: New York, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

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

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.

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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 counter parties.

• 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 counter parties, 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field
• Understanding of transaction life cycles, 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

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