Location: McLean, VA Duration: 7-8 months Responsibilities * The Settlement Analyst will work in a team environment to ensure timely and accurate settlement of Client securities. * The analyst will also help Client securities customers (investors and dealers) with the approval and setup process, settlement reservations, collateral upload, discrepancy research and resolution, and general information needs. * This work is deadline driven and requires a high degree of attention to detail. The Responsibilities Include the Following: * Support settlement of new securities product * Review/respond/resolve inquiries received via email and telephone; log and track inquiries * Organize/file customer electronic documents as per procedure/as directed * Update contact lists from customer input/responses * Enable users in system; perform enablement notifications per procedure/as directed * Using Freddie Mac system, perform system administration and make updates to system information as directed * Resolve customer issues and explain or clarify required procedures * Perform transaction reconciliations * Generate daily/weekly/monthly reports In Addition, The Successful Candidate Will: * Follow approved procedures * Meet productivity and accuracy standards * Collaborate with internal and external business partners at many levels of the organization * Identify and communicate process gaps and recommend solutions Basic Requirements: * Bachelor or advanced degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field * Proficiency with MS-Office applications * Relevant business operations experience in the secondary mortgage market or securitization * Self-motivated, proactive, with excellent organization and self-management skills * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to distill and communicate complex issues * Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new business concepts and skills Education Level: * Bachelor Degree Years' Experience: 4+ Years