Operational Risk Senior

Freddie Mac • McLean, VA

14d • $96,000 - $144,000

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. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose. Position Overview: Are you eager to make an impact in a fast-paced, agile environment? Do you have strong experience in operational risk, change management, and reporting, along with analytical and interpersonal skills and knowledge of Single-Family Acquisitions (SFA) or mortgage markets? If you are curious, passionate about learning, and customer-focused, apply for the Operational Risk Senior to help lead SFA Risk Management. Our Impact: The Single-Family Acquisitions Operational Risk team is responsible for working with management to effectively handle Operational Risk. Your Impact: In this role, you will work with SF Acquisitions business process owners to:

Requirements

• 5- 7 years of overall relevant experience with a minimum of 2-3 years of operational risk management and/or audit experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Extensive experience with risks and controls
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI
• Relationship Management skills including influencing others, facilitating meetings, engaging partners, building relationship networks, and resolving conflict
• Results driven
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ask insightful questions
• Naturally curious and passion for learning
• Team player with a positive attitude

Nice To Haves

• Relevant professional certifications (PMP, CPA, CISA, CIA, Six Sigma, etc.) are a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessment reviews and governance activities for significant changes
• Create and prepare operational risk reporting for management.
• Support the business during the lifecycle of an issue i.e., identify, assess, develop, and track remediation action plans
• Lead Quality Assurance Reviews of quarterly risk and control self-assessments
• Challenge status quo. Identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes, including reporting automation.
• Periodically participate in operational risk-related projects that impact the SF Acquisitions division.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees