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Operations Assistant

$20 - $25 hourly
Job Category: Administrative
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: In Office
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 160557
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle Network is hiring an Operations Assistant to join a fast-growing financial services firm in Chicago’s West Loop. This Operations Assistant role is a temp-to-hire opportunity designed for someone eager to build a long-term career in financial services while gaining hands-on operational experience.

This Operations Assistant will support daily office functions, client account processing and compliance-related workflows in a structured, fast-paced environment. If you’re detail-oriented, professional and thrive in an in-office setting, this Operations Assistant opportunity is built for you.


What’s the job?

  • Answer and route incoming calls professionally

  • Process and distribute incoming mail

  • Review and complete operational requests within service-level timelines

  • Support new account openings and money movement requests

  • Process transfers and client documentation

  • Maintain compliance blotters and activity logs

  • Ensure adherence to regulatory procedures

  • Partner cross-functionally to support daily operations


What’s needed?

  • Ability to pass FINRA qualification exams

  • Prior administrative, operations or financial services experience preferred

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • High attention to detail and organization

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

  • Comfortable learning new systems and compliance procedures


What’s in it for me?

  • $22/hour with temp-to-hire opportunity

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance during contract

  • Monday–Friday schedule (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

  • Hands-on exposure to financial services operations

  • Clear path toward permanent placement

If you’re ready to launch your career as an Operations Assistant, apply today and build your future in financial services.

Alyssa Lanzon
Project Manager
LaSalle Network
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.