Data Analyst

Job Title: Operations Analyst – SSI Setup (Entry-Level) Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite – 5 days/week, 6th floor Uptown) Contract: 3-month W2 contract (potential extension up to ~6 months) Start Date: ASAP Calculated Hire is partnering with a leading financial services organization to support a high-priority onboarding initiative within their FX operations environment. This team is focused on migrating and setting up Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs) across systems of record to support a large-scale client onboarding effort. Job Description: • Execute high-volume, process-driven account setup by inputting Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs) into internal systems • Perform repetitive data entry tasks, including copying and pasting data from Excel into system applications with a high degree of accuracy • Review and validate data to ensure alignment with SSI requirements and prevent errors • Leverage Excel for basic filtering and sorting to identify and organize relevant data • Follow established SOPs and workflows to complete transactional tasks efficiently • Meet daily productivity targets (approximately 50–75 SSI setups per day) • Participate in team training sessions and ongoing check-ins to maintain quality and consistency • Communicate workload status, challenges, and trends to team leads as needed Required Skills: • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in repetitive tasks • Ability to stay focused and motivated in a high-volume, routine-based environment • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (filtering, sorting, navigating spreadsheets) • Comfortable with data entry and working across multiple systems • Open to feedback and able to quickly adjust to process improvements Preferred Skills (Nice to Have): • Exposure to banking, financial services, or operations environments • Familiarity with Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs) • Basic understanding of FX operations or SWIFT/payment processing Required Qualifications: • No degree required; open to recent graduates or entry-level candidates • Prior experience in data entry, administrative, or operational roles is a plus but not required • Ability to work onsite 5 days/week in Charlotte, NC • Availability to start immediately and commit to full contract duration Team & Environment: • Fast-paced, collaborative team with a mix of energetic and quieter working styles • Structured onboarding with classroom-style training followed by hands-on support • Ongoing coaching and biweekly touchpoints to reinforce performance and quality • Role is highly repetitive and process-driven; ideal for candidates who thrive in structured, task-oriented environments Additional Notes: • This is a time-sensitive initiative supporting a large client onboarding effort with aggressive deadlines • Role is not expected to convert to full-time but may extend based on project needs • Strong opportunity to gain exposure to financial operations and build foundational experience within FX and settlements workflows