Finance Support Analyst (Chicago)

Job Title: Finance Support Analyst (Asset & Wealth Management) Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 6-Month Contract Pay Rate: $30–$33/hour (W2) About the Role We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Business Support Analyst to join a fast-paced Asset & Wealth Management environment. This role focuses on supporting business operations, maintaining system functionality, and driving process improvements to ensure seamless service delivery to internal teams and clients. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day support for business systems, ensuring access, availability, and smooth functionality Troubleshoot system and application issues impacting operations and escalate when necessary Manage user access and onboarding across multiple internal and vendor platforms Support data transmission processes, including setup, monitoring, and issue resolution Coordinate system updates, upgrades, and vendor-related activities Partner with internal teams and external vendors to resolve operational and technical issues Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk Assist with project initiatives, including requirements gathering, process documentation, testing, and implementation support Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks Comfortable working with systems, data, and cross-functional teams Preferred Experience Background in operations, business support, client services, or financial services Experience with system support, user access management, or data workflows Exposure to process improvement or project coordination Familiarity with tools such as Excel or internal business systems What You’ll Gain Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment Exposure to global operations and business processes Opportunity to build skills in systems support, process improvement, and project coordination Benefits that Russell Tobin offers: Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.