Operations Administrative Associate
1 day ago
Clark
RECRUITER MESSAGES WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED About Aurous Financial Services Aurous Financial Services is a fast-growing provider of purchase order financing solutions for small and mid-sized companies across the United States. Aurous helps businesses secure the working capital needed to fulfill purchase orders, manage growth opportunities, and move goods through the supply chain when traditional financing may not be available. The company works closely with clients, lenders, factors, vendors, and partners to support transactions from initial underwriting through funding and repayment. As Aurous continues to expand, the team is seeking an Operations Associate to support key operational and business functions across the organization. About the Role The Operations Associate will work closely with company leadership and gain hands-on exposure across operations, underwriting, finance, systems/process management, and business support functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn a niche area of finance and business operations from the ground up. The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, takes ownership of their work, and is interested in long-term professional growth within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. The role offers direct mentorship from senior leadership and broad exposure to multiple areas of the business as the company continues to scale and evolve. Key Responsibilities Operations & Business Support • Support daily operational workflows across the business, • Help ensure internal reporting, documentation, and processes remain accurate and organized, • Coordinate with team members to ensure operational tasks and deliverables are completed on time, • Assist with outbound payment initiation and related operational activities, • Support ongoing administrative and business operations initiatives, • Assist leadership with ad hoc operational projects and business needs Underwriting & Financial Analysis Support • Assist with underwriting due diligence procedures, • Review, organize, and help analyze client documentation and financial information, • Analyze prospective client transactions and current account positions, • Participate in discussions related to current and prospective client opportunities, • Support preparation of internal reporting and underwriting materials Systems, Technology & Process Improvement • Support the company’s transition from spreadsheet/manual reporting processes to CRM/ERP systems, • Help manage CRM/ERP workflows, reporting accuracy, and system organization, • Coordinate with external developers to support system improvements and optimization, • Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency, • Support implementation and use of technology tools, including AI-enabled workflow and document management solutions Communication & Team Coordination • Communicate professionally with internal team members, clients, vendors, and partners, • Work closely with underwriting, finance, post-funding, and business development teams, • Help ensure information is collected, organized, and communicated effectively across departments, • Assist with coordination of overseas administrative support team members as needed Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is someone who is dependable, curious, adaptable, and eager to learn within a smaller entrepreneurial environment where responsibilities may evolve over time. Strong candidates may include recent graduate students, early-career professionals, or individuals with 1–3 years of experience in operations, finance, analytics, supply chain, business systems, or related areas. Candidates with internship, co-op, office, or client-facing experience are encouraged to apply. Desired Skills & Characteristics • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, • High level of integrity and professionalism, • Strong organizational and follow-through skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability, • Effective verbal and written communication skills, • Comfortable working with data, reporting, systems, and operational processes, • Strong sense of ownership and accountability, • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset, • Interest in business operations, finance, systems, and process improvement, • Proficiency with Excel and comfort working with formulas, logic, and data analysis preferred, • Interest in CRM/ERP systems, automation, AI tools, or business technology a plus, • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow within the organization Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field, • Internship, co-op, or professional experience in operations, finance, analytics, customer support, or business administration preferred, • Experience with Excel, CRM/ERP systems, reporting tools, or workflow/process improvement projects a plus, • Exposure to commercial finance, secured finance, lending, supply chain finance, procurement, or business operations is helpful but not required Compensation & Benefits Compensation will be commensurate with experience. The salary range is $65k - $80k/yr Work Location This role is full-time and in person at the Aurous Financial Services office in Clark, New Jersey. RECRUITER MESSAGES WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED