Technology Operational Risk Management - Advisor

Fannie Mae • Plano, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Technology Operational Risk – Advisor advises business and technology partners on operational risk matters, with an emphasis on business and technology resiliency and technology development. The role applies risk management frameworks, RCSA, and knowledge of process risks and controls to assess and identify potential risks that may affect the company’s reputation, safety, security, or financial success.

The advisor leads risk-based technology assessments, evaluates control design and effectiveness, assesses resilience risks and recovery capabilities, and communicates practical recommendations to stakeholders. The role also applies data analytics to identify trends and support management decisions, and evaluates emerging risks, governance considerations, and responsible adoption practices related to artificial intelligence. The advisor collaborates across business, technology, risk, second-line-of-defense, and control teams, presenting complex findings to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in technology operational risk, business resiliency, technology resiliency, risk management, technology controls, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting technology risk or control assessments and translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Working knowledge of business continuity, disaster recovery, operational resilience, technology dependencies, and recovery planning.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts, associated risks, and governance considerations.
• Proficiency in data analytics, including interpreting data, identifying trends, developing risk insights, and communicating results.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and explain complex topics to varied audiences.
• Curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in risk management, information systems, business, data analytics, or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

• 10 years or more of relevant experience in technology operational risk, business resiliency, technology resiliency, risk management, technology controls, or a related field.
• Experience with governance, risk, and compliance platforms, business intelligence tools, or data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with recognized resilience, technology risk, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence risk management frameworks.
• Relevant certification such as CBCP, CRISC, CISA, CISSP, or a comparable risk, resilience, technology, or analytics credential.

Responsibilities

• Advise business and technology partners on operational risk matters, particularly business and technology resiliency and technology development.
• Lead risk-based technology assessments and evaluate control design and effectiveness.
• Communicate practical, actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Assess resilience risks, dependencies, recovery capabilities, and remediation plans across critical business services and supporting technologies.
• Apply knowledge of artificial intelligence to evaluate emerging technology risks, governance considerations, and responsible adoption practices.
• Use data analytics to identify risk trends, develop insights, monitor key indicators, and support management decision-making.
• Build productive relationships across business, technology, risk, second-line-of-defense, and control teams.
• Present complex findings clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Collaborate with management, team members, and key stakeholders across the enterprise, and understand business objectives.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program, subject to its terms.
• A broad range of health, life, voluntary lifestyle, and other benefits and perks supporting physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

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