Our Impact:

ORM supports the SFPS Division to ensure compliance with corporate operational risk policies and standards and by supporting department leadership in the drive and execution of strategy and objectives to help ensure efficient and effective execution of first line of defense (1LOD) operational risk processes and controls.

Your Impact:

As a subject matter expert in governance, risk, and control, we partner with divisional and company Officers, as well as other senior members of their leadership teams and staff, to drive change to effectively manage risks in an open, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a highly accomplished and motivated risk management professional with excellent organizational, leadership, communication and relationship management skills.

Day-to-day responsibilities are dynamic and include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate risk identification, assessment, measurement, monitoring, mitigation and reporting of departmental operational risks
• Perform quarterly risk assessments to reassess current risks and to identify emerging key risks (operational, compliance, technology, third party, etc.); Identify and assess control effectiveness and/or gaps.
• Identify, analyze, and document/report Operational Events
• Oversee and handle risks and controls framework for SFPS processes, including risk policy gap assessments, compliance requirements and divisional risk appetite adherence
• Oversee and run internal and external risk/control requests on behalf of conservator, Internal Audit, ERM, and SOX
• Build strong partnerships in the assigned business area and with key stakeholders across the division and enterprise to influence strong risk management outcomes.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of experience in operational risk, compliance and/or audit
• 3+ years of risk advisory experience at a Big 4 firm or the like is preferred
• College Degree or equivalent experience; advanced studies/degree preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Professional certification is preferred but not required (e.g., CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, PMP, CISSP, etc.)
• Prior experience in the financial services or mortgage industry is desirable

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Highly motivated and energetic self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills;
• Proven experience operating at high standards of quality and accuracy within a fast-paced changing environment, including the ability to effectively and independently lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Execution focused with demonstrated initiative and personal accountability
• Critical thinking skills with a problem-solving mentality; Demonstrated intellectual ability to analyze ambiguous and complex issues to distill critical components
• Shown ability to partner and work collaboratively with all groups and levels including Officers and Directors, cultivating and developing productive and trusted relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills capable of succinctly communicating complex subject matter; Ability to facilitate large group discussions

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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Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Exempt

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $126,000 - $190,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.