Enterprise Operational Control Testing Senior

Freddie Mac

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Enterprise Operational Control Testing Senior role at Freddie Mac, located onsite in McLean, VA. The role is within the Enterprise Business Risk & Control Office, a new function responsible for managing non-financial risks across Freddie Mac’s first line divisions. The centralized testing team executes operational control and compliance testing for all business areas. The ideal candidate is excited by the chance to create an impact in a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile environment, and has experience with operational controls testing, audit, or other operational risk assurance activities, along with strong analytical and communication skills, and finance knowledge and/or primary and secondary mortgage markets. Inquisitiveness, attention to detail, and a passion for learning are also key attributes.

Requirements

5+ years of overall experience
A minimum of 2-3 years of control testing and/or audit experience
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Extensive experience with controls testing (design reviews and operational effectiveness testing)

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional certifications (CIA, CPA etc.)
Previous big four experience
Understanding of stress testing and capital planning is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform control test of design and test of operating effectiveness, producing thorough, high quality work papers with appropriate evidence to support conclusions
Execute testing in adherence with procedures and documentation requirements
Identify and escalate inconsistencies or gaps to reviewers in a timely manner
Manage control test related data in GRC Tool for accuracy and completeness
Challenge status quo. Identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes, including testing automation