Risk Methodology & Systems Product 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 someone who loves to challenge status quo? Looking for the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to influence change?  Do you have a keen interest in risk management practices and the technologies that automate them? If so, apply now and learn why there’s #MoreAtFreddieMac!

Our Impact:

Freddie Mac’s (FM) Risk Methodology & Systems (RMS) is responsible for advancing our risk mindset through a well-defined methodology, strengthening our organization through integrated, enterprise-wide practices, and elevating our systems to enhance our capabilities. 

The Risk Systems Portfolio/Product team has a front row seat to drive innovation in methodology by serving as a strategic influencer, while delivering robust, scalable technology solutions that turn vision into execution.

​Here, passion meets purpose. Talent meets opportunity. Ambition meets success. And if you’re looking for meaning in your work, this is where you’ll find it. Every day, we’re making home possible for millions of families across the U.S. We call it being home to more. We believe you’ll agree. ​

Your Impact:

• Understand various risk methodologies and existing processes and evaluate how technology can enable efficiency and effectiveness in process redesign.
• Support portfolio-level planning and prioritization, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Partner with Stakeholders to define target-state business needs – effectively articulating the “what” and “why”
• Serve as a change agent – advancing the implementation of strategic risk technology solutions across the Enterprise.
• Facilitate cross-functional decision-making processes and contribute to governance frameworks
• Ensure compliance with risk management framework.
• Serve as point risk/control lead for Risk Methodology & Systems, to include facilitation of risk assessments and reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• 8-10+ years of fulltime work experience
• 5+ years of related work experience in risk management industry
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks – awareness of risk management applications and product management not required
• Experience with influencing others, including at the executive level, and bringing people together towards a common goal​
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present content of varying levels of complexity​
• Highly driven, results oriented, and looked at as a “valued partner” ​
• A Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience​

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Self-motivated individual with proven ability to champion change
• Strong leadership skills
• Intellectual agility and interpersonal flexibility​
• Strong situational analysis and decision-making abilities​
• Ability to view ambiguity as an opportunity to get creative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort interacting with internal leadership team and external stakeholders
• Quick learner with ability to manage priorities within tight timeframes

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.

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