Global Operations Associate Jobs in Monroe, NC (NOW HIRING)

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Job Summary

This position provides leadership and operational management for JLL's Global Derivatives business, overseeing administrative systems, processes, and policies that support the team's day-to-day functioning. The role works closely with the Head(s) of the Derivatives business and the wider Derivatives team to ensure smooth operations, and coordinates with Office Heads, Corporate Departments, and associates to advance the organization's goals and objectives.

Main Responsibilities

Business Operations & Strategic Support

• Oversee and coordinate business activities and facilitate day-to-day operations; identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency.
• Participate in and contribute recommendations to the business planning process alongside Derivatives Heads; support company-wide initiatives as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of strategic plans, marketing presentations, and monthly business reviews.
• Support annual budget preparation, working with Derivatives Heads to determine expenses and analyze prior-year budget performance.

Financial & Vendor Administration

• Maintain relationships and contracts with internal and external vendors and service providers, including invoice coding and processing, supplier setup in JLL's AP systems, and handling remittance inquiries.
• Ensure data integrity in Salesforce and follow up on missing or incomplete information.
• Respond to accounting team requests, including revenue reconciliation with Salesforce, fee share credit reporting, accounts receivable actions, and other transaction-related information requests.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Maintain familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements; liaise with JLL compliance resources and Derivatives Heads to ensure written supervisory policies (WSPs) are followed.
• Organize and collect information from relevant systems to support completion of regulatory reporting.

Team, Facilities & IT Coordination

• Support the derivatives team's administrative, equipment, and office product needs; provide training, guidance on navigating JLL, and access to resources. May supervise staff directly or indirectly.
• Coordinate with IT to ensure employees have appropriate computer and phone equipment and system access (provisioning/de-provisioning); provide limited technical support and assist with service tickets as needed.
• Oversee office moves, expansions, and upgrades, including working with contractors, negotiating costs, and making decisions on space, furniture, and equipment.
• Organize special office or department activities, including company events, staff appreciation activities, and office moves.
• Ensure company policies are followed and communicate new policies, procedures, and best practices to staff.
• Serve as the primary business contact for corporate departments including Human Resources, Accounting, Audit, Marketing, and Information Technology.

Communications & Corporate Liaison

• Maintain and regularly update the US and Global Derivatives SharePoint sites.
• Coordinate with Marketing on events, press releases, content for global newsletters, and other internal communications and JLL publications.
• Attend team and manager meetings; ensure timely follow-up on action items.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required (Business, Finance, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in business operations or management, ideally within financial services, capital markets, or a professional services environment.
• Experience supporting a trading, treasury, or derivatives-adjacent business is a plus, given the regulatory and WSP exposure in this role.
• Prior exposure to JLL's internal Accounting, Finance, and HR systems and processes preferred; familiarity with how these corporate functions operate within JLL is a strong advantage.

Technical & Systems Skills

• Proficiency with Salesforce (data integrity, reporting) and SharePoint administration.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with accounts payable / invoicing systems.
• Strong working knowledge of AI tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot) to improve efficiency in reporting, communications, and day-to-day operations preferred.

Regulatory & Domain Knowledge

• Working knowledge of financial services compliance frameworks and written supervisory procedures (WSPs).
• Exposure to derivatives, capital markets, or broker-dealer operations preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Vendor negotiation and budget management experience.
• Effective cross-functional stakeholder management across HR, IT, Marketing, Compliance, and Audit.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential business and financial information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you'repursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

California Residents only

If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view ourSupplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information.If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.