Sr. Financial Analyst, Structured Finance

Sallie Mae • Sterling, VA

396d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst, Structured Finance at Sallie Mae plays a crucial role in supporting the asset-backed funding program. This position involves reporting, model execution, and analysis of securitizations, requiring a deep understanding of the program and the ability to structure and execute complex financial models. The analyst will work closely with various departments and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelors' Degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics or related field
• 1-3 years of modeling/analytics experience
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Self-starter with strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Fundamental understanding of asset-backed securities
• Knowledge of SAS

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly reporting and distributes to key stakeholders
• Manages reporting requirements for Sallie Mae's investor website
• Processes data uploads to reporting system
• Reconciles cash flows and trust activity
• Enhances modeling and reporting platforms, as necessary
• Coordinates setup of new issuances with investment banks, trustees, and other key stakeholders
• Supports loan selection process and reporting requirements for new issuances
• Sets up new issuances in debt management system
• Completes necessary analysis and reporting to be presented in offering materials
• Manages relationship with external accountants and ensures regulatory requirements are met
• Provides ongoing support for department's reporting tools
• Tests and implements any new reporting requirements
• Identifies enhancements to current reporting and supports automation efforts
• Maintains policies and procedures
• Supports internal and external audits conducted on an annual basis for the securitization program and conduit facility
• Provides analysis as requested

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
• Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
• Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
• Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
• Career development and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree