Jason (Xiangnan) Wu
About Jason (Xiangnan) Wu
Jason Vinar is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, previously holding key roles in mortgage servicing, investment strategy, and quantitative modeling.
Jason Vinar: Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Jason Vinar holds the position of Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. His career encapsulates significant roles in mortgage servicing, investment strategy, and quantitative modeling. Before ascending to his current role, he served as Head of Mortgage Servicing and Operations from 2019 to 2023, and Managing Director responsible for the investment strategy of conventional MSR portfolios. His career journey reflects a strong acumen in mortgage servicing and investment strategies.
Head of Mortgage Servicing and Operations (2019-2023)
From 2019 to 2023, Jason Vinar was the Head of Mortgage Servicing and Operations. In this role, he oversaw crucial operations and servicing protocols in the mortgage sector. His leadership during this period was pivotal in managing and optimizing the servicing functions, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to industry standards.
Managing Director and Investment Strategist
Prior to his role as Head of Mortgage Servicing and Operations, Jason Vinar served as a Managing Director on the investment team. He was primarily responsible for the investment strategy of the company's portfolio of conventional MSR. This role underscored his expertise in managing complex investment portfolios and developing strategies that align with the company's financial objectives.
Director of Quantitative Modeling at Ameriprise Financial
Jason Vinar has extensive experience in quantitative modeling, having served as Director, Quantitative Modeling, Capital Market Solutions at Ameriprise Financial. He developed a variety of applications, including an equity volatility surface calibration application, an asset valuation platform for multiple financial instruments, and a risk management application for the Variable Annuity hedging platform. This role highlighted his proficiency in quantitative analysis and financial engineering.
Educational Background in Mathematics and Financial Mathematics
Jason Vinar achieved a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. He furthered his education with a Master of Financial Mathematics from the University of Minnesota. His strong academic background laid a solid foundation for his career in financial mathematics and quantitative analysis.
Lecturer at the University of Minnesota
Since 2010, Jason Vinar has been a Lecturer for the Master of Financial Mathematics program at the University of Minnesota. His role as an educator underscores his deep knowledge and expertise in financial mathematics, contributing to the academic and professional growth of students in this specialized field.