Full-Time

Senior Financial Analyst

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First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$82.9k - $110.5kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Orange, CA, USA

Hybrid role requiring 2 days in office at Santa Ana, CA.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 4-7 years of experience in the field of FP&A finance or related area (financial services industry preferred)
  • Expert in finance, economic and US GAAP accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, financial statements, valuation, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
  • Ability to understand, manipulate and solve problems using mathematics on large data sets
  • Expert on Excel (use of lookup function, conditional statement, graphs)
  • Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
  • Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
  • Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
  • Solid understanding of standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the business
  • Works on complex financial analysis projects
  • Understand the source and availability of data within a complex operating and financial systems structure
  • Uses professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways
  • Exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
  • Errors will have business and financial impact
  • Works under general direction
  • Relies on experience and judgment to perform the functions of the job
  • A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required
  • No responsibility for the supervision of others
  • May lead or coordinate the work of cross functional teams
Responsibilities
  • Develops, maintains, and delivers monthly and quarterly analyses, reports, and presentations ensuring the accuracy of the information, identifying key points, and develops recommendations
  • Create dynamic reports to perform a wide range of ad hoc analysis of financial and operational data for trends and variances and presents findings to business unit management
  • Uses historical trend information, changes in market and business environments, and strategic planning to create projections used for the budgeting or forecasting processes
  • Review banking regulatory guidance and analyze financial impact to the business unit
  • Update finance process procedures and prepare analysis memos as needed
  • Manage large data sets from disparate sources for data mining, analysis, and research project
  • Develop complex financial models for what-if analysis and scenario planning
  • Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to business unit management
  • Works collaboratively with team members and other departments
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the financial services industry preferred

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, which helps clients make informed decisions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$800.2M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1889

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
  • Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
  • Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
  • Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
  • Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

What makes First American unique

  • First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
  • The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
  • First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

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Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development