Entry Level Financial Analyst
Aston Carter, Columbia, MD, United States
Entry Level Financial Analyst
Job Description
As an analyst, you will be responsible for processing the most complex transactions or reconcilements related to loan or security payments. You will play a key role in providing remittance and correction information to servicers, monitoring and analyzing pooled loans to determine non-compliance, and communicating vital information to investors. You will evaluate servicer performance to ensure compliance with stated agreements and participate in system enhancements by attending user groups and testing.
Responsibilities
Process complex transactions and reconcilements related to loan or security payments.
Provide remittance and correction information to servicers.
Monitor and analyze pooled loans for non-compliance and communicate findings to investors.
Evaluate servicer performance for compliance with agreements.
Participate in system enhancements through user group attendance and testing.
Communicate processing exceptions across individual portfolios.
Maintain expertise in areas such as Collateral, Securities, Default, or Trust Administration.
Train junior staff and review their processing and reconciliations.
Propose and implement automated solutions on an ongoing basis.
Essential Skills
Strong skills in business analysis and finance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and V Look Up.
Experience in data entry and analysis.
Ability to research and interpret controlling legal documents.
Bachelor's degree in Math, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Preferably 1+ years of experience in Financial Services, including internship experience.
Work Environment The work environment is team-oriented and task-based, with a focus on meeting deadlines. A hybrid flexible schedule is offered, with some training and large team meetings conducted on-site. The role allows for remote flexibility, unless a large conference or team meeting is scheduled in Columbia, MD. The environment is fast-paced and requires overtime during peak periods to complete analyses.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD.
Pay And Benefits Pay range: $23.00 - $23.00/hr.
Benefits
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&DD 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)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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Responsibilities
Process complex transactions and reconcilements related to loan or security payments.
Provide remittance and correction information to servicers.
Monitor and analyze pooled loans for non-compliance and communicate findings to investors.
Evaluate servicer performance for compliance with agreements.
Participate in system enhancements through user group attendance and testing.
Communicate processing exceptions across individual portfolios.
Maintain expertise in areas such as Collateral, Securities, Default, or Trust Administration.
Train junior staff and review their processing and reconciliations.
Propose and implement automated solutions on an ongoing basis.
Essential Skills
Strong skills in business analysis and finance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and V Look Up.
Experience in data entry and analysis.
Ability to research and interpret controlling legal documents.
Bachelor's degree in Math, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Preferably 1+ years of experience in Financial Services, including internship experience.
Work Environment The work environment is team-oriented and task-based, with a focus on meeting deadlines. A hybrid flexible schedule is offered, with some training and large team meetings conducted on-site. The role allows for remote flexibility, unless a large conference or team meeting is scheduled in Columbia, MD. The environment is fast-paced and requires overtime during peak periods to complete analyses.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD.
Pay And Benefits Pay range: $23.00 - $23.00/hr.
Benefits
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&DD 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)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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