Redwood Trust, Inc

Capital Markets Associate

Redwood Trust, Inc$100K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science or related field
  • 2+ years experience in Mortgage Capital Markets
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python, or related programs is a plus
  • Solid understanding of financial concepts such as interest rates, credit spreads, and cash flow analysis
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and desire to grow in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Compile and analyze loan and portfolio performance data
  • Build and maintain spreadsheets and models for funding, pricing, and market trends
  • Assist in preparing analytics and presentations for management and investor meetings
  • Support the execution of whole loan sales, securitizations, and financing transactions
  • Monitor market indicators such as interest rates and investor demand
  • Prepare internal reports and dashboards for key portfolio and market metrics
  • Assist in streamlining reporting and analytics workflows using Excel, SQL, or other data tools

Benefits

  • Discretionary corporate bonus program
  • Multiple health plans
  • STD and LTD options
  • Company sponsored life insurance
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave
  • Time to volunteer
  • Paid Time off
  • ESPP
  • 401K matching
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Capital Markets Associate will play a key role in supporting the daily operations and strategic initiatives of the Capital Markets team. This is an ideal position for early-career professions seeking hands-on experience in structured finance, mortgage credit, loan trading, and capital markets execution. The analyst will contribute to the development and upkeep of key data systems supporting data analysis, reporting, market research, and transaction support for loan sales and securitizations.

This role offers exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a clear pay for career growth within the Capital Markets function.

Responsibilities & Duties
  • Data & Financial Analysis
    1. Compile and analyze loan and portfolio performance data.
    2. Build and maintain spreadsheets and models to evaluate funding, pricing, and market trends.
    3. Assist in preparing analytics and presentations for management and investor meetings.
  • Market & Transaction Support
    1. Support the execution of whole loan sales, securitizations, and financing transactions through data validation, documentation review, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
    2. Monitor market indicators such as interest rates, credit spreads, and investor demand.
  • Reporting & Communication
    1. Prepare internal reports and dashboards summarizing key portfolio and market metrics.
    2. Support the upkeep of databases used for pricing, hedging, and transaction tracking.
    3. Support investor and counterparty communication materials as needed.
  • Process Improvement
    1. Assist in streamlining reporting and analytics workflows using Excel, SQL, or other data tools.
    2. Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve data accuracy.


Required Experience, Skills, & Competencies
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science or related field.
  • 2+ years experience in Mortgage Capital Markets
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python or related programs is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of financial concepts such as interest rates, credit spreads, and cash flow analysis a plus.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and a desire to grow in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


A reasonable estimate of the total compensation range for this role is $100,000-$115,000. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certification, and other factors. CoreVest also offers a competitive benefit package including discretionary corporate bonus program, multiple health plans, STD and LTD options, company sponsored life insurance, fitness reimbursement, paid parental leave, time to volunteer, Paid Time off, ESPP, and 401K matching.

About Redwood Trust, Inc

Redwood Trust, Inc. operates as a specialty finance company in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Investment Portfolio and Residential Mortgage Banking. The Investment Portfolio segment offers a portfolio of investments in residential mortgage-backed securities retained from Sequoia securitizations, as well as issued by third parties and other credit risk-related investments; and invests directly in residential mortgage loans. The Residential Mortgage Banking segment operates a mortgage loan conduit that acquires residential loans from third-party originators for subsequent sale, securitization, or transfer to its investment portfolio. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. Redwood Trust, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Mill Valley, California.
Learn more about Redwood Trust, Inc
Size
298 employees
Market Cap
$794.6 million
Industry
Net Income
-$581.8 million
5 Year Trend
+18.5%
Revenue
$571.9 million
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