VP, Transaction Manager

Redwood Trust; Englewood (CO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Vice President, Transaction Manager to oversee and execute residential mortgage transactions. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of transaction management experience and have a strong background in mortgage banking. This role involves coordinating efforts with various stakeholders to ensure successful transaction outcomes. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including a discretionary bonus, health plans, and 401K matching.

Benefits

Discretionary corporate bonus program

Multiple health plans

Fitness reimbursement

Paid parental leave

401K matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Transaction Management or related experience.
• Ability to engage individuals and groups effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transaction-related functions and requirements.
• Manage transaction timelines with internal and external parties.
• Ensure timely settlements of transactions.

Skills

Transaction Management

Mortgage banking knowledge

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

This position is open to our Englewood, CO Location and fully remote.

Position Summary

The Vice President, Transaction Manager is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing and executing Redwood Trust’s residential mortgage-related purchase, sale, and securitization transactions. This role ensures operational excellence, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment across all transaction phases. The VP will influence and collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and external partners to drive successful outcomes. The ideal candidate brings deep mortgage industry expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Coordinate transaction-related functions and requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage transaction timelines with internal and external parties to ensure timely settlements.
• Work with the trade desk to communicate and distribute transaction loan populations and data files as required per the transaction documents.
• Lead kickoff calls and status update calls with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate loan due diligence requirements with underwriting/compliance and summarize statuses with appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate the completion of reliance letters, data share agreements, and other due diligence documentation as needed.
• Ensure bailee letters are in place and collateral is shipped/received at the applicable custodian.
• Track and resolve collateral exceptions and certifications with third party custodians.
• Settle transactions in accordance with transaction contracts and coordinate wires with the Treasury department.
• Work with the servicing department to ensure a smooth servicing transfer post settlement.
• Support securitization transactions as needed.

Required Experience, Skills, & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related field.
• 5+ years of Transaction Management or related experience.
• Ability to listen effectively and communicate ideas concisely.
• Knowledge of mortgage banking, secondary markets, whole loan transactions, RMBS, and warehouse financing.
• Ability to engage individuals and groups to define essential requirements needed to complete transactions.
• Interpersonal skills to help identify priorities among appropriate stakeholders.
• Ability to understand transaction legal documentation to ensure accurate settlements.
• Ability to evaluate, summarize and communicate residential loan due diligence results and exceptions.
• Excellent organizational skills to ensure timely and accurate loan purchase and sale transaction settlements.
• Knowledge of collateral files and reconciliation of custodial exceptions.
• Technologically savvy, with the ability to work in varied systems; advanced excel skills.
• High attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking ability and professionalism.

A reasonable estimate of the total compensation range for this role is $120,000-$142,000. 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.

At Redwood Trust, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone has the opportunity 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.