Operational Risk Business Lead

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Position Overview:

Are you excited by the chance to create an impact and work in a fast-paced, multifaceted, and agile environment? Do you have extensive experience with operational risk, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of the Single-Family Acquisitions (SFA) business and/or primary and secondary mortgage markets? Are you inquisitive, purposeful, passionate about learning with a team of operational risk experts, and customer-focused? If so, please apply to the Operational Risk Business Lead role and work in conjunction with SFA Risk Management business leaders to optimally handle the division’s operational risk.

America relies on Freddie Mac to support the housing market and the nation’s renters, homebuyers and homeowners – across the entire country and in all economic cycles. Pair your passion with purpose! This position can be based in McLean, VA or Plano, TX. Apply now and learn why Freddie Mac is #HomeToMore!

Our Impact:

The Single-Family Acquisitions Operational Risk Team is responsible for working with management to effectively handle operational risk.

Your Impact:

In this role, you will be encouraged to work with SF Acquisitions Risk Management IT business leaders to:

Lead RCSAs over SFA IT processes

Assist in the preparation and delivery of risk reports to management

Perform issue oversight including evaluating issue action plans, issue action plans, and monitoring issue milestone status

Comply with operational risk frameworks/programs

Provide risk/control advisory support upon request

Periodically participate in operational risk-related projects that impact the SF Acquisitions division

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years of overall relevant experience

Operational risk management and/or audit experience

Relationship Management skills including influencing others, facilitating meetings, engaging partners, building relationship networks, and resolving conflict

Relevant professional certifications (CPA, CISA, CIA, Six Sigma, etc.) are a plus

Relevant experience with AI governance is a plus

Keys to Success in this Role:

Results-driven

Problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills

Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ask insightful questions

Dedicated to quality

Naturally curious and passion for learning

Customer-centric

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

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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 $121,000 - $181,000 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.

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