Project Management Business Lead, Investments & Capital Markets

Freddie Mac • McLean, VA

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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 someone with a capital markets background who loves managing projects? We are looking for a motivated Investments & Capital Markets (I&CM) Project Management Business Lead, focusing on projects for the Asset and Liability Management (ALM) desk, to join our New Business team. This role helps drive change for the ALM desk through a blended role of governance and project management responsibilities. This is not a technology change role. Our Impact: As an I&CM Project Management Business Lead, you will have the opportunity to manage business and regulatory projects within the I&CM division with a focus on the ALM business area. This role is responsible for assessing the impacts of changes, including regulatory requirements, and facilitating implementation for the business. The team is part of the first line of defense risk governance group for the I&CM division and serves as a trusted partner to the business. Your Impact: In this role, you will:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience and 8+ years of overall relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience specifically in Asset and Liability Management (ALM)
• Proven understanding of investment products (e.g., bonds, options, futures, forwards, swaps, repos, MMFs)
• Proven experience managing business initiatives through implementation
• Ability to facilitate innovative thinking to solve problems and establish business processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of related ISDA, Dodd-Frank, and other regulations preferred
• PMP, CSM, or other project or change management related certification preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail, ability to manage process and follow through on tasks
• Ability to learn complex trading and business concepts to adequately effect change across necessary components
• Build trust and positive relationships; intentionally engage with stakeholders and partners to understand their needs and concerns
• Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate group discussions to drive decisions and results, including comfort interacting with various levels in the firm
• Agile and challenges the status quo with a desire to continuously improve and innovate

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of changes, develop and execute against detailed project plans, and operate efficiently in a multi-task environment
• Collaborate and coordinate with key project stakeholders in I&CM and with business partners across the firm on projects for a successful implementation
• Work closely with business stakeholders to develop a deeper understanding of the ALM trading desk in both function and operation
• Work with stakeholders to develop documentation for the change including business cases, requirements, and process flows

What This Job Offers

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