Junior Product Analyst

Redwood Trust Inc • Mill Valley, CA

89d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Junior Product Analyst supports Redwood Trust’s mortgage product team in the instructional design, analysis, and optimization of Sequoia loan products and operational workflows. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mortgage product development, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration. The Analyst will contribute to the continuous improvement of product performance, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency by leveraging data insights, competitive intelligence, and stakeholder feedback. The Analyst plays a critical role in maintaining loan product guidelines, training materials, and supporting process improvements. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual eager to grow within the mortgage and financial services industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in mortgage financial services, Jr Underwriting or processing background preferred.
• Experience using AI driven tools ie: ChatGPT, to support product development, training material generation, and competitive analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Lucidchart, VISIO, or similar platforms.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel and Word).
• Experience in project management and being able to work with multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-pass competitor guideline comparisons and summarize differences.
• Monitor competitors' offerings and identify opportunities to expand or create new programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (credit, underwriting, compliance, technology) to document and refine product requirements.
• Collaborate with Business Development to ensure that mortgage programs meet the needs of our customers and provide a superior customer experience.
• Standardize product training decks, quick-reference guides, and comparison charts.
• Help design scalable processes and product structures that align with regulatory and business goals.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs and product health.
• Technical writing and illustrations through PowerPoint and email communications to support ongoing Redwood global training and Seller Specific training that support the company’s strategic initiatives.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees