Entry Level Financial Analyst

Job Description

Entry Level Financial Analyst

Join our Securities Administration Services group in Columbia, MD. This is a Contract to Hire hybrid position where you will play a crucial role in processing complex financial transactions and ensuring compliance within pooled loan portfolios. You will work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, often requiring overtime, and will have opportunities for growth within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Process complex transactions and reconcilements related to loan or security payments.
• Provide remittance and correction information to servicers.
• Monitor and analyze pooled loans to determine non-compliance and communicate findings to investors.
• Evaluate servicer performance to ensure compliance with agreements.
• Participate in system enhancements by attending user groups and testing.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Collateral, Securities, Default, or Trust Administration.
• Train junior staff and review their processing and reconciliations.
• Propose and implement automated solutions.
• Conduct data entry, accounting, and analysis of pooled loan data.
• Research and interpret controlling legal documents related to collateral or bond payments.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas, pivot tables, and V Look Up.
• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in business analysis, finance, and data analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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

Work Environment

The work environment is extremely team-oriented and deadline-driven, requiring overtime as analyses must be completed at specific times during the month. You will enjoy a hybrid flexible schedule with some on-site training and monthly large team meetings in Columbia, MD. Benefit from growth opportunities within the organization and remote work flexibility, unless large conferences or team meetings are scheduled.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on March 18, 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® 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.

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