Multifamily Risk and Controls Business Team Lead - McLean, United States - Freddie Mac

Description

At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you'll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.

Employees, contingent workers and visitors are no longer required to show proof of vaccination to be on-site. Effective January 2023, Freddie Mac's hybrid work arrangement is 3 days in the office (specifically Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday).

Position Overview:

This role is in Governance and Business Services (GBS) and is part of 1st Line of Defense (LOD) within the Multifamily Division at Freddie Mac. GBS is responsible for identifying and measuring operational risks, analyzing and reporting on risks, and collaborating with the Three Lines of Defense and management across the company. In this role, operational risks include SOX, data privacy, fraud/money laundering, information security, business continuity, laws/regulations, performing risk assessments, and control design, implementation and testing. GBS leads the division with compliance to the Corporate Enterprise Risk Management framework including compliance with Risk Identification and Reporting. The Risk and Control Senior will work on diverse and complex issues, where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends and emerging risks. The responsibilities are time sensitive and have a high-level of visibility within Multifamily and across the company. Apply now to learn about our excellent benefits and why there's #moreatfreddiemac

Our Impact:

We provide strong operational risk management knowledge and advice to the Multifamily Business and effectively manage risk in line with the 2nd Line of Defense, policies and standards with the targeted use of innovative strategies and techniques.

Your Impact:

As an integral part of our high performance team, your primary categories of work include:

Operational Risk Management

• Support Divisional reporting of risk assessments
• Draft risk and control matrix and demonstrate an understanding of procedures performed to test controls.
• Test controls.
• Monitor and report on risks and issues.
• Perform analysis over emerging risks and issues.
• Present reporting to Divisional Leadership quarterly.
• Mentor junior staff.

Engage Business Area, Lines of Defense

• Work individually and with the business to identify, develop and implement operational efficiency and controls.
• Engage with 2nd and 3rd Lines of Defense, including Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit
• Present to senior management analysis over divisional risks, controls, and projects.
• Develop innovative reporting and analytics related to Multifamily risk

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, related field, or equivalent work experience in COSO, COBIT, SOX.
• 6-8 years related experience.
• Experience in documenting and conducting risk assessments.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint skills.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Curiosity and interest in Operational Risk Management in Multifamily.
• Team player with positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to multi-task

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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The anticipated annualized base salary range for this position is $105,000 to $157,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.