Capital Markets Associate

Redwood Trust, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary 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

Job summary

Redwood Trust, Inc. is seeking an early-career Capital Markets Associate to support data systems, analytics, and transaction support for loan sales and securitizations.

You will gain exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration, with a clear pay progression as you contribute to the Capital Markets function. The role offers hands-on experience in structured finance and market research, with opportunities to contribute to analytics, reporting, and process improvements within a

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 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.

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

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

SQL

Python

Financial concepts understanding

Communication and teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

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.

About the Role

The Associate 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

• 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.

Market & Transaction Support

• 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.

Reporting & Communication

• 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.

Process Improvement

• Assist in streamlining reporting and analytics workflows using Excel, SQL, or other data tools.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve data accuracy.

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 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.

Pay range and compensation package

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
• 401K matching

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Redwood Trust, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.