Hybrid Senior Financial Operations Analyst

at Uphold

• Job title: Senior Financial Operations Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $90,000 - $114,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: JavaScript, Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Senior Financial Operations Analyst at Uphold managing financial processes and operations. Responsible for data accuracy and process automation while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working with data source providers and technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate and financial processes are adjusted accordingly.
• Maintain databases by entering, verifying, and backing up data.
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data.
• Oversee and execute main procedures to complete all weekly and monthly financial close activities and reporting models.
• Work closely with Engineering to automate manual processes, ensure compliance with international regulations, and reduce overhead.
• Work with Compliance, Business and Product teams to provide the best possible service and support to customers.
• Oversee financial risk assessment processes.
• Advise development teams on financial setup for ongoing initiatives by performing essential due diligence on financial impact associated with platform changes.
• Create and maintain internal documentation on FinOps processes.
• Research and propose new approaches to work, new tools, and new best practices for the team.
• Support the team as required via on-call schedule rotation.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Requirements

• Degree in mathematics, economics, engineering or other quantitative field.
• Solid understanding with demonstrable experience of accounting and financial reporting.
• Solid experience in working with data analysis and data models.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player with an ability to work with Cross-functional teams.
• Confident in decision making and the ability to drive improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and communication.
• Broad knowledge of financial markets.
• Fluent written and oral English skills.
• Bonus if you have:
• Strong mathematical foundation.
• Experience with cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies and other FinTech state-of-the-art platforms.
• Experience with programming languages such as Javascript, SQL or Python.
• In-depth knowledge of banking frameworks and payment methods.
• Community talks, certifications, and/or blog posts on your interests and research.

Benefits

• An amazing work environment
• Growth and career opportunities
• A flexible and enthusiastic work environment
• Open and transparent culture
• Interesting events