Capital Markets Operations Analyst (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office)

$54,000 - $80,000/Yr

Freddie Mac - McLean, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - McLean, VA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Capital Markets Operations Analyst position at Freddie Mac is a full-time, two-year rotational program designed for recent college graduates. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Capital Markets Operations across various teams within the Investments and Capital Markets division. Analysts will support trading desks, engage in trade analysis, and develop skills in trade settlement and reconciliation, all while being mentored by seasoned professionals. The program aims to cultivate best-in-class Operations Analysts who contribute to Freddie Mac's mission of enhancing homeownership and rental housing accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide back-office trade and settlement support to the Liquidity, Debt, Derivatives, and MBS trading desks.
• Engage in trade analysis and confirmation.
• Interact with investment banks, dealers, and brokers.
• 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.
• Build professional networking skills and opportunities within the company and industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Availability to begin full-time employment in January 2025.
• Graduating with an undergraduate degree in Spring or Fall 2024.
• Interest in developing a career in the financial sector, specifically in Capital Markets.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Microsoft Office skills required; additional quantitative skills preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to learn quickly and pick up new skills/concepts.
• Be coachable and open to mentorship guidance.
• Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively both in the office and remote.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs.
• Participation in the annual incentive program.