Rotational Analyst

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

401(k) and Pension plans

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

11 paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago has opened a two-year Rotational Analyst Program that moves graduates through four six-month rotations across financial analytics, reporting procedures, banking operations, and customer support.

Analysts will prepare monthly financial statements, design reports, assist with document processing and fund transfers, and analyze data from enterprise systems while meeting risk and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements and reports.
• Design, maintain, and improve financial reports with data integrity.
• Assist customers with document processing, account setup, and fund transfers.
• Resolve inquiries with a high level of service across departments.

Skills

Excel

VBA

SQL

Tableau

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

None

Job description

At the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, employees come first - that’s why we offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees.Collaborative, in-office operating modelRetirement program (401k and Pension)Medical, dental and vision insuranceLifestyle Spending AccountCompetitive PTO plan11 paid holidays per yearThe Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is looking to hire high-achieving and driven college graduates to enter our 2027 Rotational Analyst Program. This intensive entry-level program provides analysts with the opportunity to move through four, six month rotations within our internal business functions with exposure to financial analytics, reporting procedures, banking operations, and customer support.Throughout the two-year program, rotational analysts are expected to gain a deep understanding of how we support our customers through the products and services the cooperative offers. Analysts will have the opportunity to create various transaction reports, learn and participate in examining existing financial and operational processes within the context of risk and regulatory requirements, and analyze quantitative data from enterprise and portfolio management applications. Rotational Analysts will move throughout multiple departments and acquire a solid base of skills that distinguish them as well-rounded, early-career professionals.Duties and Responsibilities:Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements and supplemental information. Design, maintain, and improve a variety of financial reports with data integrity.Assist customers in the execution of required documentation, transaction processing, account set up and maintenance, and fund transfers.Manage the resolution of inquiries and issues ranging from basic to complex with a high level of service. This may involve working jointly with other departments and/or communicating across groups.Support the accurate and timely resolution of customer and internal constituents’ questions and concerns. Offer assistance that complies with our policies, procedures, and business processes.Measure, monitor, and report on a variety of inbound and outbound departmental reports and metrics.Systematic gathering, recording, assigning meaning, and suggesting conclusions from a quantitative and qualitative, risk, and return; perspective to support decision making, enhance products, product design, metric reporting, and training.Requirements:Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Accounting, Business, or related field.1-3 years of internship experience in the Financial Services industry preferred.3.0 minimum undergrad GPA.Ability to develop, maintain, and foster relationships throughout our organization.Fluency in Excel; VBA, SQL, and Tableau is a plus.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors Required:A high degree of professionalism with outstanding communication (written, verbal, and listening) skills.Ability to self-start and self-motivate, a willingness to take an active role to drive results by collaborating with peers and operational leadership.Attention to detail with respect to data and facility security, documentation, following policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.Proven ability to develop, analyze, and effectively interpret data.Critical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Appropriately solicit, accept, and apply ongoing performance feedback.Salary Range:$55,825.00 - $83,725.00The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which can be found here: https://hrportal.ehr.com/fhlbc