SearchWorks

Financial Analyst

NEW YORK, NYPosted 23 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company as indicated by the phrase 'Our client' and lack of direct company branding in the description.

  • Job overview

    The Financial Analyst role supports critical financial operations and regulatory reporting for a rapidly growing FinTech firm expanding in the U.S., contributing to financial accuracy and compliance.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The candidate will handle daily reconciliation of transmission liabilities, prepare regulatory reports, monitor capital and compliance, collaborate with tech teams to improve reporting, support audits, and ensure accurate financial data reporting.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a base salary of $80,000 to $90,000 plus a performance bonus of up to 3 months' salary, hybrid work in NYC, medical insurance, and a daily lunch allowance.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have 3–5 years of accounting experience, an accounting degree or equivalent finance experience, strong financial reconciliation skills, and thrive in fast-paced environments.

  • Career development

    There is a clear path for growth within finance, compliance, or operations in a fast-moving, high-growth FinTech culture.

  • Work environment and culture

    The company culture is dynamic, innovative, lean, and high-growth, with a focus on internal collaboration and a compliance-first mindset.

  • Company information

    The company is a rapidly growing FinTech firm specializing in global payments and digital financial services expanding its U.S. presence.

  • Job location and travel

    The role is based in New York City with a hybrid work model requiring 3 or more days in the office per week.

  • Unique job features

    The job offers internal focus with no client-facing duties and cross-functional visibility at a global level, providing real ownership in financial operations.

Company overview

SearchWorks is a leading provider of professional search and recruitment services, specializing in connecting organizations with top executive and specialist talent across various industries. The company generates revenue primarily through client fees for retained and contingent search assignments, leveraging its expertise in talent acquisition, market mapping, and candidate assessment. Founded in South Africa, SearchWorks has established a strong reputation for delivering tailored recruitment solutions and maintaining long-term client relationships. Notably, the firm emphasizes confidentiality, in-depth market knowledge, and a consultative approach to ensure successful placements. Candidates should be aware of SearchWorks’ commitment to ethical practices and its influential role in shaping talent strategies for prominent businesses.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience with financial reconciliations, regulatory reporting, and compliance, as these are central to the Financial Analyst role at SearchWorks.

  • Highlight your ability to manage daily reconciliation of transmission liabilities and collaborate with tech teams to enhance reporting processes, showing your proactive and detail-oriented approach.

  • Apply through multiple channels including SearchWorks’ corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.

  • Connect with professionals in SearchWorks’ finance or compliance divisions on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent FinTech innovations or asking about their experience with regulatory audits at SearchWorks.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'financial reconciliations,' 'regulatory compliance,' 'financial reporting,' and 'capital monitoring' to ensure it passes initial screenings.

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