Entry Level Operations Specialist Trade Processing

Acara Solutions
Boston, MA

Are you a recent finance graduate looking to join one of the top companies in the Investment Banking industry?

Are you looking to start your professional career and grow at an Entry-Level opportunity?

Do you have experience in securities operations, trade processing, or investment accounting. ?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work Onsite with our client in Boston, MA . Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

  • The Operations Specialist ensures all trade entries into the accounting system are accurate and timely.
  • This individual is responsible for performing specialized operations related to routine securities processing activities in support of the firm's business lines.
  • As Specialist, s/he deals with issues as they relate to his/her area of focus.
  • These activities include: executing controls, assisting others, accounting for trade activity, resolving trade problems, ensuring accurate and timely cash management, client contact (internal and external) along with 529 administration.
  • Ensures all trades straight through processed and those requiring manual intervention are properly accounted for in the accounting system.
  • Reconciles trades entered into order management systems to trades received by trade processing system.
  • Reviews trade issues reports to ensure trade price deviations are researched and resolved with appropriate parties. Manages trading of daily cash flows with investment companies including trade confirmation oversight.
  • Coordinates raising cash activities for fund portfolios for expense payments such as management fees.
  • Coordinates reallocation events ensuring portfolios meet specified target allocations.
  • Utilizes various resources to provide cash projections to clients and customers.
  • Ensures systemic feeds and manuals adjustments are accounted for accurately to ensure timely cash projections reporting. Communicates professionally and constructively to ensure proper trade entry and accountability in order to minimize risk and exposure.
  • Contributes to and maintains a high level of teamwork with Trade Processing.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $ 24.00/ HR

Hours: 40 hours /week

Length: Contract(6 month)

Sound like a good fit

TODAY

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that Drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

Required skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in securities operations, trade processing, or investment accounting.

Preferred skills:

  • Demonstrated PC skills.
  • Ability to identify, escalate and resolve a problem.
  • Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and written.
  • Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
  • Organizational skills and detail oriented.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Attention to detail, ability to thrive in fast paced environment, strong desire to learn, experience with process improvement.

Additional Information :

  • Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

After you , you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Posted 2026-02-17

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