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, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role sits in an Acceleration Center focused on Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) operations. As an Operations Management Consultant (Associate) with our confidential client, you will support client engagements that improve operational efficiency, implement process improvements, and drive measurable business outcomes.

• Analyze client operations and gather information from multiple sources to identify pain points and improvement opportunities
• Develop tailored operational strategies that increase productivity and reduce waste
• Support process-improvement and business-transformation initiatives, including change-management activities
• Assist in stakeholder engagement and coordination across functional teams
• Contribute to solution design and implementation plans that align with client objectives
• Use market research and data analysis to inform recommendations and quantify impact
• Build commercial awareness and client-facing communication skills
• Uphold professional and technical standards, including relevant codes of conduct and independence requirements

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Who We’re Looking For (Minimum Requirements)

• At least a Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience (consulting, operations, process improvement, analytics, or similar)

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Preferred / Differentiating Background

Candidates who meet one or more of the following will stand out:

• Degree(s) or coursework in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Government/Public Policy, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Organizational Management/Behavior, or Risk Management/Insurance
• Demonstrated experience with business transformation, process optimization, or operations strategy
• Familiarity with change-management frameworks and stakeholder engagement
• Strong analytical curiosity and problem-solving ability
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; client-facing experience is a plus

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $63,000 — $140,000 (actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, and location; applicable employment laws apply)
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Typical benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (benefits vary by location)

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Location & Compliance

• Primary work location: Columbia, South Carolina (may involve client sites)
• This posting follows applicable federal and state hiring laws. Where local pay-transparency rules require, the posted salary range is provided above.
• The Confidential Client does not intend to hire applicants who will require H-1B sponsorship at the time of hire, except as permitted by its internal policy.

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Why Join (Recruiter note)

Careertakes is representing a Confidential Client that values learning, adaptability, and professional growth. This role is a strong opportunity for early-career professionals who want hands-on experience in operations consulting, exposure to cross-functional teams, and a clear path to deepen technical and advisory capabilities.

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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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