Entry Level Financial Analyst
The Entry Level Financial Analyst in the Securities Administration Services group is responsible for processing complex loan and security payment transactions, monitoring pooled loans for compliance, and communicating with investors. This hybrid contract-to-hire role requires strong financial and business analysis skills, proficiency in Excel, and involves participation in system enhancements and training junior staff, supporting critical financial operations within a deadline-driven environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This role supports the Securities Administration Services (SAS) function for a confidential client in Accounting & Finance. You will work on transaction processing, reconciliations, remittances and investor communications.
- Process complex transactions and reconcilements related to loan or security payments
- Provide remittance and correction information to servicers
- Monitor and analyze pooled loans to identify non-compliance and exceptions
- Communicate pertinent information to investors and stakeholders
- Evaluate servicer performance to ensure compliance with agreements
- Participate in system enhancements — attend user-group meetings and perform testing
- Identify processing exceptions across portfolios and recommend process improvements
- Maintain functional expertise in Collateral, Securities, Default, or Trust Administration
- Train and review the work of junior staff; document procedures and controls
- Propose and help implement automation opportunities to increase efficiency
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Math, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Business, or a related field
- 1+ year of experience in Financial Services (internships count)
- Strong business analysis skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
- Ability to research and interpret controlling legal documents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred / Additional Skills
- Experience with securities, collateral, trust or default administration
- Prior exposure to system testing and user-acceptance workflows
- Comfort working to monthly deadlines and handling occasional overtime
- Interest in process improvement and automation tools
Work Environment & Schedule
- Contract-to-hire position with hybrid flexibility based in Simpsonville, MD
- Team-oriented, task-based environment with monthly on-site training/meetings
- Remote flexibility is allowed except during large team meetings or training
- Deadline-driven cycles at specific times of the month may require occasional overtime
Pay & Benefits
- Pay range: $23.00 per hour
- Compensation offered will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors
- If eligible, benefits for this role may include:
- Medical, dental & vision
- 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
- Voluntary life & AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off / leave (PTO, vacation, sick leave)
- Benefits and eligibility depend on job classification and may change
Job Type & Location
- Contract to Hire — opportunity to convert to direct employment with our client
- Employment type: Full-time (with contract-to-hire terms)
- Workplace: Hybrid, Simpsonville, MD (onsite meetings as described)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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