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    Financial Operations Associate

    Acorns
    Remote
    Remote
    Entry Level
    Full Time
    3 days ago
    💰$65,000 - $70,000
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    Requirements

    • 0 to 1 year+ of professional experience in a financial services, FinTech, or highly regulated operations role
    • Educational background in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
    • Strong analytical skills and a meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all operational processes
    • Ability to quickly learn and understand Broker-Dealer compliance requirements, such as WORM (Write Once, Read Many), and financial record-keeping
    • A proactive approach to identifying potential issues and proposing solutions
    • Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors

    What You'll Do

    • Assist in the processing of the firm’s daily cash and security transfers related to the firm’s investment products
    • Monitor customer cash balances on a daily and periodic basis to identify unusual fluctuations, deficits, or excess balances
    • Gather essential data points from vendors to support daily operational tasks
    • Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure accurate reporting and classification of customer funds
    • Improve and maintain documentation of internal control processes, ensuring clarity and compliance
    • Collaborate closely with the Investment Operations team to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies and improve existing processes
    • Contribute to special projects focused on continuous process improvements and operational efficiency
    • Ensure WORM-compliance related to FinOp books and records
    • Work with manager and team to establish priorities, including new features, infrastructure, and tool building

    Nice to Have

    • Passion for financial technology and the mission of Acorns
    • Hunger to deliver game-changing products
    • Exceptional drive and precision in delivery
    • A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission
    • Optimistic about the potential of societal change

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary and stock options
    • A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family
    • Flexible work location, hours, and paid time off
    • 401(k) matching
    • Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family
    • Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth
    • Acorns Career Development Program (Ongoing training sessions, development plans, development check-ins, Cornerstone’s online training platform)
    • Roots Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders
    • Community week onsite gatherings and various virtual events
    • Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers
    • The rare opportunity to create a new world and do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges

    About Acorns

    Acorns is a financial technology and services company that specializes in automated investments and robo-advice.

    Irvine, CA, US
    500 - 1000
    Finance & Banking