VP, Capital Markets & Risk Innovation

Redwood Trust, Inc.; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Multiple health plans

STD/LTD options

Life insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Volunteer time

Paid time off

ESPP

401K matching

Job summary

Redwood Trust, Inc. in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Vice President to lead Capital Markets risk management and set the strategic vision for risk optimization. You will drive enterprise-wide initiatives, mentor teams and present to senior leadership, influencing key decisions and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate embraces innovation, leads transformation in risk analytics (AI/ML), and champions transparency and accountability across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or similar.
• 10+ years of experience preferred in Capital Markets, Treasury, and/or Finance.
• Trading and derivatives experience a plus.
• High attention to detail with effective problem-solving skills with accuracy always at the forefront.
• Technologically savvy, with the ability to pick up new software quickly with an eye towards efficiency and modernization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel with a track record of modeling that is clean and easy to follow.
• Experience with Bloomberg and the corresponding Excel interface a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking ability, diplomacy and professionalism.
• Self-starter, not afraid to ask questions, and accountability are all key traits.
• Has the ability to "see around corners" to anticipate problems.
• Mortgage Industry Knowledge: to include a general knowledge of mortgage banking and market dynamics as they apply to Redwood Trust.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the strategic vision for risk management, driving initiatives that position risk as a source of competitive advantage.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of risk models for calculation and reporting of residential risk positions.
• Develop and refine interest rate risk trading strategies and perform regression analysis of historical market patterns.
• Assist in reconciliation of month-end reporting with the accounting department.
• Coordinate with pricing desk on pricing strategy and whole loan trades in risk modeling.
• Partner with IT to ensure data accuracy and integrity for data flows into risk models.
• Maintain a clean working model and seek efficiency improvements.
• Oversee loan data uploads and updates, ensuring data quality and timeliness.
• Present to senior leadership, influencing key decisions and building strategic alliances.
• Collaborate with other team members across all business functions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Finance/Economics/Math)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bloomberg

Job description

Redwood Trust, Inc. in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Vice President to lead Capital Markets risk management and set the strategic vision for risk optimization. You will drive enterprise-wide initiatives, mentor teams and present to senior leadership, influencing key decisions and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate embraces innovation, leads transformation in risk analytics (AI/ML), and champions transparency and accountability across the organization.