Collateral Operations Analyst I

Job Description

This role ensures accurate and compliant processing of collateral transactions under FHLBank policies and FHFA regulations. Responsibilities include pledging and releasing securities and loan collateral, managing joint custody transactions, validating collateral eligibility, reconciling third-party holdings, and resolving customer inquiries. The position requires strong analytical skills to research and resolve issues while supporting regulatory reporting and operational controls.

In This Role, You Will

• Process and monitor collateral pledges, releases, and loan data.
  
• Validate collateral eligibility and compliance.
  
• Review transactions for accuracy and controls.
  
• Assist with regulatory reporting and disaster recovery testing.
  
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve transaction issues.
  

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to a high school education.
  
  
• Working knowledge of lending markets (residential, commercial, and agricultural) and security markets (agencies, mortgage-backed securities, and collateralized mortgage obligations)
  
• Effective communication skills.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, including Excel (pivot tables, vlookups).
  
• Inquisitive mindset to learn new technologies to develop solutions for enhancing data management and reporting.
  
• Strong time management and organizational capabilities.
  
• Adaptable to changing circumstances or priorities.
  
• Team oriented.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business or finance.
  
• Exposure to Power BI tools.
  

Why work here

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation and volunteer hours. Below are a few more of our benefits.

• Bankwide incentive compensation program
  
• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match
  
• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits
  
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave
  
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  
• Voluntary life insurance
  
• Incentive-based wellness program
  
• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave
  
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
  
• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes
  
• Summer hours
  
• Onsite café
  

How we work

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Flexible Remote Workday | Business partners may work remote one day per week.
  
• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.
  
• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.
  
• Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.
  

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FHLBank Topeka EEO Policy

FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.

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