Operations Analyst, Financial Management

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St Louis, MO, USA
In-Office
79K-101K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
The Operations Analyst supports financial management by ensuring compliance and data integrity, analyzing financial processes, and managing procurement activities. Responsibilities include monitoring purchase orders, conducting compliance reviews, and delivering actionable insights for decision-making while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

We are seeking a Financial Operations Analyst to provide critical support in managing financial operations while ensuring adherence to organizational compliance standards. You will combine financial analysis with compliance oversight, using strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining data integrity and audit readiness.
Responsibilities include supporting operational and compliance activities across procurement, budget, vendor management and financial accounting processes. This includes monitoring purchase orders and vendor transactions for accuracy and adherence to procurement policies, assisting with budget, cost accounting, and access management reviews, and validating financial data for compliance with internal governance standards. Additionally, you will maintain audit-ready documentation, enforce internal controls, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions for identified risks or non-compliance issues. You will report to the Manager, Financial Management.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance financial, budgeting, and procurement processes while ensuring adherence to governance frameworks and compliance standards.

  • Deliver actionable data insights that directly support operational decision-making. Develop comprehensive, descriptive analyses to guide budgeting, procurement, and financial accounting processes, and present findings in a clear, practical format for stakeholders.

  • Monitor purchase orders, vendor transactions, and contract compliance to ensure accuracy and adherence to procurement policies.

  • Support project management and ensure alignment with business objectives.

  • Conduct compliance reviews and risk assessments to ensure adherence to internal controls and policy requirements

  • Identify and resolve process/data quality issues across financial and procurement processes, implementing corrective actions as needed

  • Monitor and report compliance metrics to leadership, identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies, ensure timely submission of all compliance reports, and maintain audit-ready documentation for financial and procurement activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or related field, or commensurate experience

  • 3 years relevant experience in financial analysis, compliance, or related operational roles.

  • Hands-on experience with budgeting, procurement processes, and financial reporting.

  • Travel (5%)

  • Total Rewards

    Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your career growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

    Salary: $79,200 - $101,000

    In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance:

  • Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period

  • 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match

  • Employer-funded Pension Plan

  • Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays

  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts

  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)

  • Parental Leave

  • Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center

  • Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop (St. Louis location)

  • Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we are committed to a strong and resilient economy for all. We prioritize inclusion and strive to be a workplace where all employees can thrive. Learn more about Bank's culture.

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job CategoryOperations Family Group

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

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Top Skills

Budgeting
Compliance Oversight
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Procurement
Vendor Management
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The Company
Kansas City, MO
2,289 Employees

What We Do

This page is dedicated to Federal Reserve System career and employment related information only. Comments not pertaining to Fed recruiting will be removed. The Fed - Make a world of difference in the global economy OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government. OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward. Why Our People Choose Us: Our reputation precedes us There will always be room for personal growth Our people are first You’ll find the right balance Your responsibilities will be meaningful We hope that you will be our future colleague. Find your preferred locations around the United States and explore the breadth of opportunity available at the Federal Reserve. Atlanta https://www.frbatlanta.org/ Boston http://www.bostonfed.org/ Chicago https://www.chicagofed.org/ Cleveland https://www.clevelandfed.org/ Dallas http://dallasfed.org/ Kansas City https://www.kansascityfed.org/ Minneapolis https://www.minneapolisfed.org/ New York http://www.newyorkfed.org/ Philadelphia https://www.philadelphiafed.org/ Richmond https://www.richmondfed.org/ San Francisco http://www.frbsf.org/ St. Louis https://www.stlouisfed.org/ Board http://www.federalreserve.gov/

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