Finance - Entry Level (possible temp to perm)
This entry-level finance role offers recent graduates an opportunity to gain operational experience in a top-tier global investment management firm. The position involves various support functions such as trade support, client services, and accounting, with comprehensive training provided. It is a hybrid, contract/temp-to-perm role based in Boston, designed to launch careers in financial services without prior experience.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Top Management Consulting and Recruiting Firm Specializing in Financial Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
This is an entry-level finance opportunity based in Boston, MA. These are contract / temp-to-perm roles supporting operational teams within a global investment-management client. Positions are hybrid (typically 2–3 days per week in the office) and include in-depth training — no prior full-time experience required. These roles are NOT sales positions.
What you’ll do
- Provide operational support across functions such as:
- trade support and trade processing
- client services
- accounting and general operations
- Learn processes and systems through structured on-the-job training
- Execute day-to-day transactional and reconciliation tasks with attention to accuracy
- Collaborate with team members to support process improvements and timely issue resolution
Who we’re looking for
- Recent or soon-to-be college graduates with a bachelor’s degree in a finance-related discipline (Business Administration/Management, Investment Banking, Investment Management, Accounting, Business/Data Analysis, Project Management, Economics, or similar)
- Financial internships or related experience preferred but not required
- Strong attention to detail and a desire to learn financial operations
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a hybrid team environment
- Willingness to work on contract initially with potential to convert to a permanent role
Interview & employment details
- Interview process: one interview
- Employment type: contract / temp-to-perm (opportunity to convert to full-time)
- Schedule: hybrid, typically 2–3 days per week on-site in Boston, MA
- Training: in-depth training provided — ideal for candidates launching a finance career
- Compensation: estimated market figure shown on the source posting; actual pay will be confirmed by the client during the hiring process
Why apply
- Quick path to hands-on finance operations experience with a global investment-management client
- Structured training and exposure to multiple operational disciplines (trade support, accounting, client services)
- Temp-to-perm pathway that can lead to a long-term finance career
- Friendly to recent grads and career changers looking to enter financial services
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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