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Operations Risk - Risk Management - Director (Flexible Hybrid)

AT Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae

Operations Risk - Risk Management - Director (Flexible Hybrid)

Reston, VA
  • Target Hiring Range (1): 172000
  • Target Hiring Range (2): 234000

  • Company Description

    At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing industry while being part of an inclusive team thriving in an energizing, flexible environment. Here, you will grow your career and help create access to fair, affordable housing finance.

    Job Description

    In this compelling leadership position, you will lead efforts to develop and implement strategic plans for assessing and identifying potential risks that may threaten our reputation, safety, security, and/or financial success, as well as work with leadership to communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders across the enterprise, and understand business objectives.

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    THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
    The Operations Risk - Risk Management - Director role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

    • Direct the team responsible for determining business areas that pose potential risks to the enterprise, and assist leadership with developing a process to identify threats.
    • Direct team efforts to evaluate the impact of proposed risks to the enterprise.
    • Oversee information monitoring and processes to reduce risk using rigorous analysis, and may assist with implementing updates and changes to the process.
    • Direct efforts to document resolutions and control guidelines.
    • Drive implementation of business strategies that will drive success in the face of shifting consumer behaviors and regulations.

    Qualifications

    THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

    Minimum Required Experiences

    • 8 years

    Desired Experiences

    • Bachelor degree or equivalent; Master's degree preferred
    • Board level experience is a plus
    • Strong project management discipline preferred.
    • Experience governing risk committee, including agenda preparation, information gathering, meeting minute documentation, and identifying key insights and connections.
    • Creating dashboards/scorecards based on risk measurements etc.

    Skills/Tools

    • Collective capabilities for leadership, including leading teams, giving feedback, facilitating meetings, and coaching and mentoring.
    • Experience helping an organization to plan and manage change in effort to meet strategic objectives.
    • Adept at managing project plans, resources, and people to ensure successful project completion.
    • Influencing including negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings, and resolving conflict
    • Risk Assessment and Management including identification, prioritization, management, measurement, and reporting skills.
    • Control design assessment and testing of operative effectiveness.
    • Business Insight including advising, designing business models, interpreting customer and market insights, forecasting, benchmarking, etc.
    • Skilled in creating visual concepts, creating content, and editing content by hand or with the help with computer software to communicate ideas.
    • Governance and Compliance including evaluating policies, evaluating compliance, conducting internal investigations, developing data governance, etc.
    • Experience identifying and selecting strategic options and identifying resources to meet the defined objectives.
    • Experience using RiskWorks, SharePoint, Advanced Excel, Visio.

    Additional Information

    The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at careers.fanniemae.com.

    Fannie Mae is a flexible hybrid company. We embrace flexibility for our employees to work where they choose, while also providing office space for in-person work if desired. At times, while business need may call for on-site collaboration, which means proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless job is noted as open to remote.

    Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at [email protected].

    The hiring range for this role is set forth on each of our job postings located on Fannie Mae's Career Site. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.

    Client-provided location(s): Reston, VA, USA
    Job ID: Fannie-744000044365433
    Employment Type: Full Time

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • FSA
      • On-Site Gym
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Adoption Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Family Support Resources
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
      • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • Happy Hours
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Holiday Events
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
      • Summer Fridays
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Financial Counseling
      • Relocation Assistance
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Promote From Within
      • Internship Program
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns