SF Counterparty Risk - Risk Analysis - Senior Associate

Fannie Mae • Plano, TX

23h • $96,000 - $124,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home. As a Senior Associate – Counterparty Risk Analysis (Single-Family), you will evaluate the financial strength and risk profile of prospective lenders. Your analysis will inform onboarding decisions and support effective risk management aligned with Fannie Mae’s risk appetite.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, credit risk, counterparty risk, or related discipline.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and assess risk profiles.
• Curiosity and adaptability learning and responsibly applying new techniques, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in financial services, mortgage industry, or lender risk evaluation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Financial Analysis & Risk Assessment
• Collaborating
• Counterparty Risk
• Cross Functional Projects
• Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Identifying Risks
• Process Improvements
• Risk Analysis

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of prospective lenders, including financial statements, capital, and liquidity.
• Assess applicant eligibility against credit standards and risk thresholds.
• Identify and communicate financial and operational risks.
• Develop data-driven approval, conditional approval, or decline recommendations.
• Partner with Risk, Credit, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure consistent reviews.
• Monitor trends and support improvements to risk frameworks.

Benefits

• Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Fannie Mae incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior