Freddie Mac, Capital Markets Operations Analyst (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office) - Application via WayUp
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IT, Operations
McLean, VA, USA
Posted on Dec 23, 2024
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At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you'll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.
Position Overview:
The Investments and Capital Markets Operations Analyst program is a two-year full-time rotational program that provides recent college graduates with the opportunity to gain Capital Markets Operations experience across multiple teams within the Investments and Capital Markets division. The goal of this program is to develop recent college graduates into a best-in-class Operations Analyst at Freddie Mac. You will get a chance to learn, be mentored by and work alongside seasoned operations professionals supporting various trading desks to analyze and support our mission of Making Home Possible through a diverse set of Operations teams over four six-month rotations!
Our Impact:
Capital Markets supports the liquidity of the mortgage markets and makes funding more available by purchasing mortgage-related securities guaranteed by Freddie Mac and other financial institutions in its investment portfolio. These investments are funded by issuing corporate debt securities. We provide direct day to day support to the trading desks responsible for this mission and provide capital market expertise that allows the company to achieve its stated mission of providing liquidity to the house market and making home possible.
Your Impact:
In this position, you will have the opportunity to provide back-office trade and settlement support to the Liquidity, Debt, Derivatives, and MBS trading desks. You will gain diverse perspectives working across various I&CM Operations teams; will be coached and mentored by senior members of the I&CM Operations Management team.
As you rotate through different teams, you will use the experience to bring different, educated viewpoints to different Operations teams that embrace your knowledge and expertise. As you rotate, you will learn how the Capital Markets division functions and interacts with the rest of the firm.
This program provides various levels of mentorship including members of the I&CM Operations Management team. You will even meet with I&CM executive level mentors to help answer questions and provide support throughout your career journey.
Through these rotations, analysts will build the following proficiencies and opportunities:
Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you'll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Time-type:Full time
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $54,000 - $80,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you'll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.
Position Overview:
The Investments and Capital Markets Operations Analyst program is a two-year full-time rotational program that provides recent college graduates with the opportunity to gain Capital Markets Operations experience across multiple teams within the Investments and Capital Markets division. The goal of this program is to develop recent college graduates into a best-in-class Operations Analyst at Freddie Mac. You will get a chance to learn, be mentored by and work alongside seasoned operations professionals supporting various trading desks to analyze and support our mission of Making Home Possible through a diverse set of Operations teams over four six-month rotations!
Our Impact:
Capital Markets supports the liquidity of the mortgage markets and makes funding more available by purchasing mortgage-related securities guaranteed by Freddie Mac and other financial institutions in its investment portfolio. These investments are funded by issuing corporate debt securities. We provide direct day to day support to the trading desks responsible for this mission and provide capital market expertise that allows the company to achieve its stated mission of providing liquidity to the house market and making home possible.
Your Impact:
In this position, you will have the opportunity to provide back-office trade and settlement support to the Liquidity, Debt, Derivatives, and MBS trading desks. You will gain diverse perspectives working across various I&CM Operations teams; will be coached and mentored by senior members of the I&CM Operations Management team.
As you rotate through different teams, you will use the experience to bring different, educated viewpoints to different Operations teams that embrace your knowledge and expertise. As you rotate, you will learn how the Capital Markets division functions and interacts with the rest of the firm.
This program provides various levels of mentorship including members of the I&CM Operations Management team. You will even meet with I&CM executive level mentors to help answer questions and provide support throughout your career journey.
Through these rotations, analysts will build the following proficiencies and opportunities:
- Engage in trade analysis and confirmation
- Interact with Investment banks, Dealers, and Brokers
- Gain a skill set for trade settlement and reconciliation of security and cash accounts
- Learn about different financial products such as repo, derivatives, and mortgage-backed securities
- Acquire knowledge of the primary and secondary mortgage market financial system
- Understand the management of collateral and margin related processes
- Learn and apply advanced excel and macro skills
- Attain professional networking skills and opportunities within the company and industry
- Engage in mentorships to help guide your career and a social community to grow Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Availability to begin full time Freddie Mac employment in January 2025
- Graduating with an undergraduate degree in Spring or Fall 2024
- Interested in developing a career in the financial sector and more specifically Capital Markets Keys to Success in this Role:
- Ability to learn quickly and pick up new skills/concepts
- Be coachable and open to mentorship guidance
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
- Have a strong problem-solving ability
- Microsoft Office skills required; Additional quantitative skills preferred
- Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively both in the office and remote
Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you'll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
- CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Time-type:Full time
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $54,000 - $80,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.