At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced business lead to join our Divisional Risk Management team as the Operational Risk – Exams and Audit Business Lead. In this pivotal role, you will oversee operational risk activities related to the development, implementation, and management of business processes across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field, preferred
- 8-10 years of experience in operational risk, audit, compliance, or issue management within financial services or banking. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., PMP, CISA, CPA) are preferred.
- Strong understanding of business process-related policies, standards, and procedures, regulatory requirements, risk frameworks, and internal control best practices.
- Proficient in GRC platforms (e.g., Bwise, ServiceNow) and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Detail oriented with hands-on experience in end-to-end exam/audit and issue management activities.
- Exceptional communication & presentation skills to effectively engage with internal stakeholders and external regulators.
- Superior critical thinking skills with a proactive approach to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong analytical & proven problem-solving abilities
- Significant experience handling multi-faceted projects simultaneously that have cross-departmental impact.
- Detail-oriented with strong quantitative/analytical skills.
- Proven ability to plan, organize, and effectively complete risk mitigation and operational improvement initiatives.
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
- Expert skill using innovative thinking to solve problems and facilitate the decision-making process.
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package
- Competitive compensation
- Market-leading benefit programs
- Annual incentive program
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
