Data & Reporting Analyst- Mortgage

Job Description

Responsible for financial reporting, planning and analysis for a specific business unit, division or product. Supports the business by providing financial reporting and analysis to aid business management and gives guidance and advice on accounting issues and the financial implications of business trends. Responsibilities typically include ensuring adequacy of controls, P&L and Balance Sheet reporting, and reconciliations. Product control functions will also have responsibility for inventory pricing and mark review and will liaise with other business and infrastructure areas to resolve issues. Also covers incumbents responsible for managing the controlling firm's needs with respect to risk by ensuring that adequate controls, risk reporting and analysis processes are in place. This position requires the application of various complex methods, procedures, and knowledge of the business unit's product(s) and system application(s).

Primary responsibilities include

• Primary focus is on execution within defined parameters, with some expansion based on developing capabilities and or experiences, in partnership with more experienced staff.
• Performs routine, complex analytical review of data and/or documentation which may include customer data and/or Review for fraud/risk activities and/or perform moderately complex analysis to identify and resolve process level issues.
• May perform ad hoc analysis and reporting and collaborate with management and/or project team stakeholders.
• Ensure the consistent and timely production of management and exception reporting as well as analysis of data for executive management.
• Prepare and analyze complex data while also resolving data issues and discrepancies for reporting.

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SAS and SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis, with the ability to write complex queries and automate reporting processes.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting principles, including P&L, balance sheet, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to senior leadership.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, especially in high-stakes reporting environments.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Tableau or other data visualization tools to create dashboards and visual reports that support business decision-making.
• Working knowledge of Python, particularly for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and automation of reporting tasks.
• Background in the Mortgage Servicing industry, with familiarity in servicing operations, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.
• Understanding of risk and control frameworks, including the ability to assess and implement adequate controls and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Project management experience, including leading cross-functional initiatives, process improvement efforts, and vendor relationship management.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, competitive landscape, and how financial analysis supports strategic business positioning.

Hours & Work Schedule

• Hours per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in office)

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