Senior Financial Operations Analyst

Aston Carter • New York, NY

6d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

A global financial technology company is seeking a Lead Financial Operations Analyst to join its growing Finance team. This is a strategic, hands-on role focused on driving automation, scalability, and operational excellence in financial processes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and process automation, with a passion for leveraging AI and technology to streamline operations.
This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 remote). Candidates must be commutable to the NYC office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in financial operations related roles (management experience preferred).
• Strong background in financial reporting, data analysis, and process automation.
• Proven experience implementing automation/scripting using AI tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and curious—comfortable navigating complex systems.
• Broad knowledge of financial markets and operational risk management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cryptocurrency, blockchain, or FinTech (huge plus).
• Programming skills in SQL, Python, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with banking frameworks and payment systems.
• Demonstrated thought leadership (e.g., certifications, blogs, community talks).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute weekly/monthly financial close activities and reporting models
• Reconcile transactions and maintain accurate financial data across systems
• Ensure compliance with international regulations and internal policies
• Lead initiatives to automate reconciliations and financial workflows using AI tools
• Collaborate with Engineering to reduce manual processes and improve scalability
• Partner with Compliance, Business, and Product teams to support risk management
• Advise development teams on financial impact of platform changes
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a U.S.-based FinOps team
• Maintain internal documentation and propose innovative approaches for efficiency

Benefits

• Hybrid Schedule (work from home 2 days a week!)
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial technology
• Career growth and leadership opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees