Joseph Grassi

As Chief Risk Officer, Joseph Grassi provides Guaranteed Rate with the expertise to identify, assess and prepare for potential risks in order to ensure the organization’s operational objectives, growth and continued innovation. He is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving a strong risk management culture, as well as a healthy and responsive control/compliance environment across Guaranteed Rate Companies. This includes integrated oversight and the strategic management of credit, internal audit, compliance and regulatory risk.

“Guiding the organization through its continued and momentous growth by managing the unique risks associated with the mortgage industry is an incredible opportunity and an exciting challenge,” Grassi says. “Guaranteed Rate is known for setting the standard for customer service and I’m thrilled to be joining a company with such a positive culture.”

Grassi is an accomplished senior executive with an extensive background in real estate, financial services and the mortgage industry. His experience includes working with large financial institutions, private entrepreneurial companies, government agencies and investors. Throughout his career, he has settled major regulatory matters and provided strategic advice to help achieve business goals, streamlining the compliance and legal operations in order to reduce cost and improve performance.