Operational Risk Senior
About The Position
At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Continue your career journey where your work contributes to a greater purpose. Position Overview: 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. This role is based onsite in McLean, VA. Our Impact: The Single-Family Acquisitions Operational Risk Team is responsible for working with management to effectively handle operational risk. Your Impact: In this capacity, you will have opportunities to broaden your business and risk competence while being part of an inclusive team targeting to deliver the following:
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and 5+ 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, verbal, and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Relevant professional certifications (CPA, CISA, CIA, Six Sigma, etc.) are a plus!
Responsibilities
- Lead Risk and Control Self Assessments over SFA Operational Risk Management processes
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of risk reports to management
- 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
- Periodically participate in operational risk-related projects that impact the SF Acquisitions division
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
