Capital Markets Associate, CoreVest

Redwood Trust Inc•Charlotte, NC

20h•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

CoreVest, a division of Redwood Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RWT), is the nation’s leading private lender to residential and commercial real estate investors. We provide long-term financing for rental properties as well as short-term capital solutions for value-add acquisitions and fix-and-flip projects. The Capital Markets Associate will play a key role in supporting a broad range of capital markets activities. Responsibilities include performing in-depth financial analysis on real estate transactions, including setting loan pricing, analyzing whole loan trades, hedging with Treasury instruments, and executing RMBS/CMBS securitizations. The role also involves evaluating new investments in innovative loan products; supporting secured borrowings through existing credit facilities and securitizations; assisting with strategic initiatives and business expansion; conducting loan-level due diligence; contributing to financial and management reporting; and performing ad hoc data analysis to support business objectives.

Requirements

2-6 years of relevant experience in finance, capital markets, real estate lending, investment banking, structured finance, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, accounting, or similar field.
Experience conducting company, industry, and market research to support investment decisions and strategic initiatives.
Experience in commercial lending or investment analysis a plus – equity, bond, real estate, single family rental, multifamily, bridge (fix and flip), ground up lending
Strong interest or experience in capital markets and structured products, including U.S. Treasury futures, mortgage loans, and RMBS/CMBS securities
Foundational understanding of discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis and the three financial statements, particularly in the context of real estate and fixed income investments
Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, with the ability to build, maintain, and interpret financial models
Ability to analyze financial outputs and company data, synthesize key findings, and present insights clearly to senior team members
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise presentations and analytical summaries
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate initiative, intellectual curiosity, and an entrepreneurial mindset

Nice To Haves

Working toward a CFA designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in evaluating new DSCR and RTL lending opportunities, along with exploring new loan products and financing structures
Manage daily rate sheets for various DSCR, RTL, Term, and Bridge loan products based on mortgage market spreads and interest rates
Identify, analyze, and execute security/whole loan investment and disposition opportunities
Hedge origination pipeline and securitizations across multiple asset classes
Assist in evaluating new investment opportunities, loan products, and financing structures
Contribute to transaction due diligence, data analysis, and preparation of internal and external reporting materials
Support execution of capital markets transactions, including secured borrowings, credit facility activity, and securitizations
Conduct comprehensive company, industry and market research
Design and leads presentation materials for executive meetings, conferences, and external counterparties
Maintain professional and productive relationships with bankers, investors and capital partners
Train and review Analyst work product related to preparation of detailed transaction marketing materials including confidential information memoranda, teasers, term sheets and company presentations.
Organizes Ratings Agency Meetings, Lender Meetings and Investor Roadshows for debt offerings and private equity raises