IT Risk Technical Lead

Freddie Mac • McLean, VA

2d • $136,000 - $204,000

About The Position

The Enterprise Operations & Technology (EO&T) Risk Governance Team provides risk management support to the maturing of EO&T division’s model risk governance process and the enterprise-wide adoption of AI risk governance framework. We work closely with all three lines of defense, and business partners on a series of risk governance and reduction activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Risk Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in model risk governance, AI/ML risk management, operational risk management, technology risk management, or related governance and compliance functions
• Experience developing, implementing, or operating model governance and AI governance, and ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translating governance standards into operational processes and controls
• Working knowledge of the COSO internal control framework, the NIST controls framework, operational risk management principles, and financial industry governance and compliance practices
• Previous experience in IT audit, operational risk management, regulatory compliance, or a Big Four consulting
• 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 changes positively and quickly
• 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, AI and model trends, and evolving regulatory requirements
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and excellence.
• Ability to drive process improvements, automation, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, CIA Security+, or similar certifications are strongly desired

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of model governance operating processes
• Drive process automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and scalability
• Lead and support operational control testing activities to assess control execution effectiveness
• Coordinate and manage third-party vendor risk governance activities, including vendor SOC and Enhanced Information Risk Review
• Lead AI Clearinghouse operations and strategic initiatives, including AI solutions and use case intake governance, stakeholder support, anomaly resolution, management reporting, and platform enhancement
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance and implement platform and tool enhancements and operational improvements
• Support management in executing strategic initiatives, risk mitigation efforts, and other high-priority projects
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business, technology, and risk partners on model, AI, vendor governance requirements

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• market-leading benefit programs
• annual incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior