Lead, Governance, Risk and Compliance

U.S. Financial Technology•Remote,

2d•$132,000 - $156,500•Remote

About The Position

U.S. Financial Technology (U.S. FinTech) is seeking an experienced Lead, Governance, Risk and Compliance to focus on risk management and compliance programs, including risks and controls, training and outreach, program and project management, and scenario analysis. The role calls for strong critical and strategic thinking, communication, and collaboration skills, along with an interest in process transformation and optimization. The position reports to the Manager, Records Management and Compliance. U.S. FinTech built and operates a cloud-based mortgage securitization platform supporting the Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security (UMBS) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Its services include single-family issuance, bond administration, disclosure, tax services, and lifecycle management. This is a full-time remote opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 7–8 years of related work experience in project management and/or risk management.
Excellent critical-thinking and analytical skills, communication ability, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage programs and initiatives, identify problems, find solutions, and suggest improvement opportunities.
Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to build and maintain effective, highly collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.
Knowledge of project management tracking and reporting tools.
Microsoft Office proficiency: Outlook at advanced-user level; Word at advanced-user level; Teams, Excel, and Visio at moderate-user level.
Jira proficiency at moderate-user level.
Authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Interest in process optimization.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, design, oversee, and execute First Line Control Testing in accordance with the enterprise control testing program standard, analyze results, and recommend improvements to management.
Review control-testing progress and results with management at all levels, working with other team members as needed.
Lead the Compliance and ERM training program in coordination with the Principal, Human Capital Programs, including content, delivery, and reporting for approximately 15 internal training requirements, role-based training, and certifications.
Work with Compliance and ERM leaders to advance training goals; design and develop content where appropriate; assess additional training needs; evaluate program effectiveness; create and distribute learning materials; and assist with Compliance outreach such as Compliance and Ethics Week.
Coordinate enterprise responses to GSE Vendor Assessments and government surveys, Compliance responses to PwC financial audit and SOC requests, and the department's BCP/DR liaison activities.
Lead initiatives to organize the document management system and electronically tag records in collaboration with the Records team.
When requested, serve as Program Lead for the Company's risk and control liaison program, developing agendas and content, tracking and reporting initiatives and decisions, and following up on actions.
Connect business units with second-line ERM and Compliance teams, serving as a subject matter expert where appropriate and fostering collaboration.
Lead one or two Financial Crimes risk scenario-analysis exercises per year with the Cross Functional Financial Crimes Working Group, working directly with management across the organization.
Serve as program or project manager for Compliance and possibly ERM initiatives, including the Governance, Risk and Compliance tool and special projects such as AI, using project management methodologies and practices.
Develop project and program plans with tasks, deliverables, milestones, and timelines; track and report progress, issues, and risks; and follow up to support timely, high-quality delivery.
Engage in subject matter as appropriate and perform gap and data analysis to address program gaps or deficiencies.
Manage and administer special projects based on departmental needs, including projects intended as growth opportunities.