Capital Markets Analyst
Redwood Trust, Inc. is a leading participant in housing credit, and they are seeking a Capital Markets Analyst to support the daily operations and strategic initiatives of the Capital Markets team. This role involves data analysis, reporting, market research, and transaction support for loan sales and securitizations, offering exposure to senior leadership and opportunities for career growth.
Responsibilities
- Compile and analyze loan and portfolio performance data
- Build and maintain spreadsheets and models to evaluate 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 through data validation, documentation review, and coordination with internal stakeholders
- Monitor market indicators such as interest rates, credit spreads, and investor demand
- Prepare internal reports and dashboards summarizing key portfolio and market metrics
- Support the upkeep of databases used for pricing, hedging, and transaction tracking
- Support investor and counterparty communication materials as needed
- Assist in streamlining reporting and analytics workflows using Excel, SQL, or other data tools
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve data accuracy
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science or related field
- 0-1 year of related experience in finance or capital markets preferred
- 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
- 0-1 year of related experience in finance or capital markets preferred
- 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
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
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