Operational Risk & Governance, Senior

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Position Overview:

The Investments & Capital Markets (I&CM) Division at Freddie Mac provides liquidity to the U.S. Mortgage Markets and makes funding more available by purchasing mortgage-related securities guaranteed by Freddie Mac and other financial institutions by issuing corporate debt. The I&CM Risk & Governance team supports the division on all matters related to operational risk management. Apply now and learn why there’s #MoreAtFreddieMac!

Our Impact:

I&CM Risk & Governance is a first line of defense risk governance team. We act as trusted advisors for our business partners as we proactively support in, assessing and identifying potential risks that may impeded our division from meeting its business objectives.

Your Impact:

As an Operational Risk & Governance Senior with 5 years of overall relevant experience ideally in Capital Markets supporting trading desks, operations and/or capital markets audit or treasury-related activities, you will proactively assist the team in managing operational risks. Your work will help us improve our risk management process and make our control environment even stronger. This role will give you opportunities to broaden your business and risk competence while being part of an inclusive team targeting to deliver the following:

• Identify and assess relevant risks in a business. Develop and detail adequate controls that mitigate risks

• Prepare, conduct, and document quarterly Risk Control Self-Assessments for relevant business areas

• Provide support for oversight activities performed by 2LOD and Internal Audit

• Support the business during the life cycle of an issue i.e., identify, assess, develop, and track remediation action plans

• Investigate operational risk events, produce concise summaries, and identify remediation activities

• Update and validate accuracy of risk related data stored in BWise (operational risk database)

• Conduct control testing i.e., test of design and test of operating effectiveness

• Assist in the implementation of risk maturity related activities

• Undertake ad-hoc projects, as needed

Qualifications:

• College Degree or equivalent experience; advanced studies/degree preferred

• Typically has 5 - 7 years related experience

• Ideally experience in Capital Markets supporting trading desks, operations and/or capital markets audit or treasury-related activities

• Strong at critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint

• Gravitas to interact optimally with all levels, including Senior Management

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Proactive thinker and has the ability to think holistically and creatively.

• Produce concise, detailed, and insightful documents.

• Believes in continuous learning, embraces change and innovation.

• Team player with a positive attitude

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

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals 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.

A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

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