Enterprise Business Risk and Control Lead

Freddie Mac•McLean, VA

1d•$126,000 - $188,000

About The Position

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose. Position Overview: Are you excited by the opportunity to create an impact and work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile environment? Do you have experience with first line operational risk management, strong analytical and communication skills, and knowledge of enterprise functions? If yes, we invite you to apply now and support Freddie Mac's mission to #MakeHomePossible! Our Impact: The Enterprise Business Risk & Control Office is a new function at Freddie Mac responsible for facilitating efficient, effective and consistent management of non-financial risks across Freddie Mac’s first line divisions. The Enterprise Division Risk Governance team is responsible for non-financial risk management activities for the enterprise support functions. We act as trusted risk advisors for our business partners and facilitate all core non-financial risk activities. Your Impact: As an individual contributor, you will proactively and independently work to manage non-financial risks. In this role, you will be expected to: Identify and assess relevant risks for the enterprise support functions and design appropriate controls to mitigate the risks. Prepare, conduct, and document quarterly Risk Control Self-Assessments for business processes owned by the enterprise support functions. Support the business during the life cycle of an issue i.e., identify, assess, develop, and track remediation action plans. Investigate operational risk events, produce concise summaries, and identify remediation activities. Maintain accuracy of risk related data stored in GRC tool. Provide support for oversight activities performed by Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit. Assist in completing gap assessments against applicable obligations, corporate policies, and standards. Identify opportunities to streamline governance activities. Undertake ad-hoc projects, as needed.

Requirements

8-10 years of overall relevant experience with a minimum of 2-3 years of operational risk management
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferred
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Basic understanding of AI concepts and their business applications is a plus

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated and results-oriented mindset
Analytical thinker with intellectual curiosity
Detail oriented with the ability to think holistically and creatively
Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment
Produce high-quality work products
Passion for learning
Team player with excellent work ethics and a positive, can-do attitude!
Strong Excel skills, verbal, and written communication skills
Enthusiasm for learning about AI tools and their practical implementation

Responsibilities

Identify and assess relevant risks for the enterprise support functions and design appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.
Prepare, conduct, and document quarterly Risk Control Self-Assessments for business processes owned by the enterprise support functions.
Support the business during the life cycle of an issue i.e., identify, assess, develop, and track remediation action plans.
Investigate operational risk events, produce concise summaries, and identify remediation activities.
Maintain accuracy of risk related data stored in GRC tool.
Provide support for oversight activities performed by Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit.
Assist in completing gap assessments against applicable obligations, corporate policies, and standards.
Identify opportunities to streamline governance activities.
Undertake ad-hoc projects, as needed.