Senior Analyst, Risk Management

Walker & Dunlop•Bethesda, MD

1d•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities. Walker & Dunlop’s Enterprise Risk Management team is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact the Company’s operations, reputation, or financial stability. By helping the Company proactively manage risk, the Enterprise Risk Management team plays a crucial role in safeguarding the organization's assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. As Senior Analyst – Risk Management, you will support the execution and ongoing maturation of the Company’s Risk Management Framework across its multifamily lending and servicing platform. Working closely with the AVP – Risk Management, you will help design, document, implement, and sustain structured risk governance processes that enhance transparency, accountability, and consistency across underwriting, closing, servicing, asset management, and corporate functions. This is a hands-on role in an evolving risk environment where you will contribute directly to building foundational risk management components, improving process discipline, and strengthening enterprise-wide risk visibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or a related control function.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
High level of organization and attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, structured documentation.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels of the organization.
Comfortable operating in an evolving risk framework where processes are being formalized and enhanced.
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting risk assessments, issue tracking, governance reporting, or control documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the coordination, documentation, and execution of periodic risk assessments across Multifamily Lending and Servicing functions.
Gather, synthesize, and organize risk and control information from underwriting, closing, servicing, asset management, and corporate teams.
Maintain and enhance standardized risk assessment templates, documentation, and supporting materials.
Assist in maintaining and refining the Company’s risk taxonomy and control inventory.
Support the development and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) aligned to critical multifamily lending and servicing risk areas.
Compile and analyze KRI data from multiple sources and monitor thresholds for adverse trends.
Escalate emerging risks or negative trends to the AVP – Risk Management in a timely manner.
Maintain centralized tracking of issues and findings identified through internal reviews, Compliance, Internal Audit, and regulatory examinations.
Monitor remediation plans, target dates, and issue aging to promote timely resolution.
Perform follow-up validation to confirm corrective actions have been implemented effectively.
Identify recurring themes, control gaps, or repeat findings to support continuous improvement.
Partner with first-line business teams to collect required risk data, documentation, and updates.
Coordinate with Compliance and Enterprise Risk to promote consistent risk methodologies and reporting standards.
Support responses to regulatory information requests, oversight reviews, and related governance reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Benefits

The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023
Comprehensive benefit options that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
Competitive dental and vision benefits
401(k) + match
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked