Entry Level Financial Analyst

About the role

The Entry Level Analyst role sits within the Securities Administration Services group and focuses on processing complex transactions and reconciliations related to loan and security payments. You will work extensively with pooled loan data from multiple mortgage servicers, performing data entry, accounting, and detailed financial analyses to identify and resolve variances. The position requires regular use of multiple database systems, particularly Microsoft Excel, and involves researching and interpreting controlling legal documents when issues arise with collateral or bond payments. This is an entry-level role with strong growth potential in a highly collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Process complex transactions and reconciliations related to loan and security payments with a high degree of accuracy.
• Provide remittance and correction information to mortgage servicers in a timely and precise manner.
• Monitor and analyze pooled loan data to identify non-compliance and communicate findings to investors.
• Evaluate servicer performance to ensure adherence to stated agreements and report any discrepancies.
• Use multiple database systems and Microsoft Excel regularly to identify, investigate, and resolve data variances.
• Research and interpret controlling legal documents when issues arise with collateral or bond payments.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Collateral, Securities, Default, and Trust Administration processes and requirements.
• Participate in system enhancements by attending user groups and performing testing of new or updated functionality.
• Identify and communicate processing exceptions that may impact similar series across individual portfolios.
• Train junior staff as needed and review their processing and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Propose recommendations and help implement automated solutions on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency and controls.
• Complete monthly analyses and reconciliations within strict deadlines,