IT Risk Senior - AI and 3rd Party Risk Governance

Freddie Mac•McLean, VA

14h

About The Position

The Enterprise Operations & Technology (EO&T) Risk Governance Team provides risk management support for the maturation of the EO&T division’s model risk governance process, third-party vendor risk governance activities, and the enterprise-wide adoption of the AI risk governance framework. We work closely with all three lines of defense and business partners to execute a broad range of risk governance and risk mitigation activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Risk Management or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in model risk governance, AI/ML risk management, operational risk management, technology risk management, or related governance and compliance functions.
Working knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework, NIST frameworks and controls, operational risk management principles, and financial industry governance and compliance practices.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.
Previous experience in IT audit, operational risk management, regulatory compliance, or a Big Four consulting environment is preferred.
Relevant professional certiﬁcations such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, CIA, Security+, or similar credentials are strongly desired
Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated and proactive professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities and business needs
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders
Intellectual curiosity and passion for learning emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving regulatory requirements
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and commitment to quality

Responsibilities

Develop and mature model governance operations for EO&T division to promote robust model governance that are compliant with regulatory standards
Support the end-to-end process for enterprise‑wide Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution and GenAI use case intake, assessment and inventory
Support critical third-party vendor risk management activities
Develop, enhance, and maintain critical technology solutions to support corporate-wide AI adoptions
Execute risk mitigant processes to support compliance with model and AI governance requirements
Develop and prepare regular reports for key stakeholders on the state of AI governance and compliance
Facilitate processes for continuous monitoring and reporting of compliance with regulatory and standard requirements
Support the development and enhancement of divisional model governance operating processes and procedures
Support process automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and scalability
Participate in operational control testing activities to assess control execution effectiveness
Support third-party vendor risk governance activities, including vendor SOC reviews and Enhanced Information Risk Reviews
Support day-to-day administration of the AI Clearinghouse, including AI solution and use case intake activities, stakeholder support, and anomaly resolution
Participate in AI governance platform and tool enhancements, including requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, and deployment support
Support management reporting, metrics, and analysis related to model governance, AI governance, and compliance activities
Assist in enhancing operational processes, including drafting new and updating existing procedures, user guides, and job aids
Collaborate with business, technology, and risk stakeholders to support governance initiatives and process improvements