Leadership

Robert M. Nilson

Chief Risk Officer

Mr. Nilson serves as Chief Risk Officer of Dynex Capital. He joined the Company in 1993 and was named Chief Risk Officer in 2024. In his role, he oversees the Company's enterprise risk management framework, supporting disciplined investment decision-making, prudent risk-taking, and long-term shareholder value creation.

Prior to becoming Chief Risk Officer, Mr. Nilson held senior leadership roles at Dynex, including within portfolio management, overseeing credit administration, liquidity forecasting and management, and market risk oversight. He led the identification and monitoring of key portfolio performance drivers and directed forecasting and performance initiatives that supported strategic decision-making. Mr. Nilson brings more than 30 years of residential and commercial real estate experience, with extensive expertise in managing risk across diversified mortgage investment portfolios and multiple economic and market cycles.

Mr. Nilson earned a bachelor's degree in Managerial Economics from the University of Lynchburg.