Operational Risk Manager

Position Overview:

Developing and implementing the enterprise risk framework and associated methodologies; providing strategic insights on key risks that impact Freddie Mac; working cross-divisionally at various levels throughout the company. Apply now and learn why there’s #MoreAtFreddieMac!

**This position can be performed currently from a remote location in the U.S. but will require presence in a Freddie Mac office in the future.**

Our Impact:

Our team is responsible for working directly with business divisions and across Enterprise Risk Management to:

• Provide oversight of business area specific risk identification, assessment, measurement, and monitoring
• Develop and/or implement elements of the risk framework and risk methodologies
• Provide effective oversight and credible challenge to reinforce and mature the risk framework at Freddie Mac

Your Impact:

In this role, you will be an integral part of:

• Supporting the identification, measurement, assessment and monitoring of risks by:
• Collaborating with risk key specialists to evaluate risk assessments
• Driving implementation and advancement of the risk framework
• Serving as a liaison to various divisions to support Enterprise Risk Framework objectives and projects
• Monitoring and evaluating business division risk management activities including risk and controls assessment, issue remediation, self-testing programs, assessment of new initiatives, and operational risk events

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relatable risk management experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of risk and corporate governance practices, and the functions of a three lines of defense risk management structure
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and influence at all levels of the enterprise
• Ability to interact both verbally and in writing with senior executives
• Ability to think strategically (short and long-term), evaluate options and make informed decisions
• Knowledge and experience with risk management, including risk framework/methodology development, risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting
• Ability to handle several priorities and work within tight timeframes, shifting direction as needed
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced degree in Finance, Risk Management, or Accounting (Preferred)
• Professional Certification e.g. CPA, CRM, CRMP, etc. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of risk and control standards e.g. COSO, COBIT, etc. (Preferred)
• Financial services / Mortgage industry experience (Preferred)
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and expectations related to risk management (Preferred)

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Build trust and strong partnerships
• Listen, compromise, and show respect when working and communicating
• Think strategically and assess risks and controls holistically
• Speak up, be honest and candid
• Treat obstacles as challenges to overcome
• Engage with customers to learn their needs
• Actively support culture change initiatives
• Adapt to operating and organizational change
• Take initiative to continuously improve work processes rather than accepting the status quo
• Decisively develop yourself and help others to be better contributors and leaders

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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