Credit Risk Management Manager, Cyber

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Position Overview:

Freddie Mac is seeking an experienced Manager in Information Security to enhance security maturity by ensuring the quality of design and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and controls. This role involves establishing compliance processes, guiding a team, and providing governance for security guardrails in software delivery. The Manager will also work to mature Information Security processes using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

Our Impact:

The Seller/Servicer information security oversight team within Third-Party Risk Management provides oversight of seller/servicers. Our cyber specialists proactively monitor, identify, detect, and respond to cyber threats through regular vulnerability scans to mitigate information security risk to Freddie Mac.

Your Impact:

The Credit Risk Management Manager will be responsible for administering the Information Security cyber questionnaire that is comprised of the following: Conducting Information Security risk reviews and interviews with seller/servicers for the annual Consolidated Origination and Risk Evaluation (CORE) review that includes analyzing findings from the reviews and providing a risk assessment, with supported evidence.

In addition, the Credit Risk Management Manager will have a deeper understanding of the NIST standards and be able to analyze the seller/services compliance with the Freddie Mac Guide. Identify and assess potential risks and vulnerabilities to our systems and data by our third parties using approved monitoring tools. Conduct risk assessments, analyze threats and assess third party information security processes and procedures, identify any associated risks, and provide a risk assessment with supporting evidence. The candidate must have a significant understanding of the Third-Party Risk Governance process.  The Manager will also perform other duties as assigned in support of evolving organizational needs.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years experience with 6 - 8 years preferred experience in cybersecurity or cyber risk management, particularly in highly regulated industries.

• 2 or more years of demonstrated experience as a people manager.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Experience in discussions with senior leadership to understand strategic goals.

• Strong experience in IT governance, risk, and controls, including frameworks like COBIT, FFIEC, ISO2700x, and NIST.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Strong organizational and time management skills, leading multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to develop, maintain, and cultivate effective relationships across divisions

• Strong analytical skills

• Flexible and adaptable.

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

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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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