Operational Risk Senior (Single-Family Acquisitions)
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Operational Risk Senior to join our fast-paced, multifaceted, and agile environment. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in operational risk, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and a solid understanding of the Single-Family Acquisitions (SFA) business and/or primary and secondary mortgage markets. We value professionals who are inquisitive, purposeful, passionate about learning, and customer-focused, and who thrive working collaboratively with a team of operational risk experts. In this role, you will work closely with SFA Risk Management business leaders to help manage the division’s operational risk, supporting the development and implementation of robust risk frameworks and processes. Your expertise will contribute to Freddie Mac’s mission to support the housing market and the nation’s renters, homebuyers, and homeowners—across the country and through all economic cycles. The Single-Family Acquisitions Operational Risk Team is responsible for working with management to effectively handle operational risk.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 5-7 years of operational risk management and/or audit experience
- Relationship Management skills including influencing others, facilitating meetings, engaging partners, building relationship networks, and resolving conflict
- Strong Excel skills
Nice To Haves
- Relevant professional certifications (CPA, CISA, CIA, Six Sigma, etc.) are a plus
- experience with a GRC system is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) over SFA Operational Risk Management processes, including both business and technology processes
- Perform issue oversight including evaluating issue action plans, issue action plans, and monitoring issue milestone status
- Comply with operational risk frameworks/programs
- Provide risk/control advisory support upon request
- Periodically participate in operational risk-related projects that impact the SF Acquisitions division
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- market-leading benefit programs
- annual incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
