Entry Level Financial Analyst

Job Title: 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.

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

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

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)

This is a hybrid position in Columbia,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

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® double diamond 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.

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.