Not recommended for individuals wanting to further career or learn new areas of the business - Anonymous employee Redwood Trust Employee Review

1.0
Sep 23, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

CEO is very bright and motivating . Securitization and Legal group are best in class Mill Valley office employs bright individuals

Cons

Benefits are not up to industry standard Poorly run Denver office starting with Managing Director and including VP staff and Managers No work life balance in most departments (the Denver office rewards hours spent at the office rather than efficiency or value add) To be successful it appears you must have a prior relationship with HR or the Managing Director Managing Director and VP staff do not seem to have long term vision for goals to keep the company profitable No training or continued career development Bonus structure is totally subjective and not based on merit Technology is antiquated and it does not appear that the company is working to better or streamline

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