Ryan Unrau
About Ryan Unrau
Ryan Unrau is the Manager of Mortgage Valuations at IG Wealth Management, where he utilizes hedging techniques to manage risk exposure and oversees legal contracts related to mortgage valuations. He has over 16 years of experience in corporate investments and treasury, focusing on managing mortgage exposure to support the company's growth in the Canadian residential mortgage market.
Work at IG Wealth Management
Ryan Unrau has been employed at IG Wealth Management since 2008, currently holding the position of Manager, Mortgage Valuations. In this role, he is responsible for managing mortgage exposure on and off the balance sheet, which supports the growth of Investors Group's share in the Canadian residential mortgage market. His work involves executing hedging techniques using swaps, futures, or options to manage risk exposure effectively. He also provides critical information for internal and external audit controls related to mortgage valuations.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Unrau studied at the University of Manitoba, where he achieved a Bachelor of Commerce Honours (B.Com.) with a focus on Finance. This educational background has provided him with the necessary skills to analyze interest rate markets and develop models for forecasting mortgage warehouse needs, which assists in cash and capital planning. His expertise in finance and risk management is evident in his role at IG Wealth Management.
Background
Before his current position, Ryan Unrau worked as an Analyst at IG Wealth Management from 2006 to 2008 for a duration of two years. His early experience in this role laid the foundation for his current responsibilities in mortgage valuations and risk management. Over the years, he has been involved in the creation and management of mortgage pools for securitization and funding through various sources, including CMB issues and market MBS issues.
Achievements
In his current role, Ryan Unrau executes various strategies to minimize risk exposure as balance sheet exposure fluctuates daily. He is responsible for controlling, updating, and maintaining legal contracts between counterparties. His analytical skills contribute to the development of recommendations that help manage risk in the interest rate markets. His long tenure at IG Wealth Management reflects his commitment to the organization and its objectives in the mortgage sector.