Entry Level Financial Analyst

Job Title: Entry Level Financial Analyst

Job Description

Join our Securities Administration Services (SAS) group where you will be responsible for processing complex transactions or reconcilements related to loan or security payments. This role involves providing remittance and correction information to servicers, monitoring and analyzing pooled loans for non-compliance, and communicating relevant information to investors.

Responsibilities

• Process complex transactions or reconcilements for loan or security payments.

• Provide remittance and correction information to servicers.

• Monitor and analyze pooled loans to identify non-compliance.

• Communicate pertinent information to investors.

• Evaluate servicer performance to ensure compliance with agreements.

• Participate in system enhancements by attending user group meetings and testing.

• Identify and communicate processing exceptions relevant across portfolios.

• Maintain expertise in Collateral, Securities, Default, or Trust Administration.

• Train and review work of junior staff.

• Propose recommendations and implement automated solutions.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Formulas, Pivot Tables, and V Look Up.

• Strong business analysis skills.

• Experience in finance, data, or math-related fields.

• Research and interpret controlling legal documents effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Business, or related field.

• 1+ year experience in Financial Services, including internships.

Work Environment

This is a team-oriented, task-based environment with a hybrid flexible schedule. Training and large team meetings occur on-site monthly. The position allows for remote flexibility, except during large conferences or team meetings in Columbia, MD. The work is deadline-driven, requiring analyses to be completed at specific times of the month, which may necessitate overtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Columbia,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.