Senior Risk Analyst (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office - VA, TX)

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.

Position Overview:

Come join a growing team of strategists and problem solvers in Freddie Mac’s Single-Family (SF) Acquisitions Division’s Credit Analytics, Reporting and Decision Strategy (CARDS) group. Analytics, reporting, and the identification of emerging risks from our newly purchased loan portfolio are critical to Freddie Mac’s success and overall risk mitigation strategies. Bring together business partners and identify emerging industry trends in a fast-paced, exciting, and diverse work environment.

Our Impact:

CARDS is responsible for model business ownership for our Default Models, Reporting and Analytics covering Credit Policy, Products, Collateral, Condo, Climate Risk, Asset Income Modeler (AIM), Risk Appetite, Loan Acquisition / Portfolio. 

Your Impact:

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, such as Single-Family Credit Risk Management  and broader Single-Family, to align and rollout of  “SF Data products”.

• A key responsibility will be supporting the Data Team in creating and refining Data Mapping Documents and Business Requirement Documents for various projects.

• Will provide subject matter expertise to address risk management data needs using strong analytical skills. This person will design and develop tailored data solutions to meet the needs of both internal and external analytics users.

• Will identify patterns and relationships in data, addressing quality concerns, and resolving issues effectively. The role will also involve system testing, monitoring emerging risks, and ensuring data solutions align with organizational goals.

• With strong expertise in data warehousing, relational databases, and research methods, they will contribute to building and implementing overall data strategies.

• The individual will ensure robust data procedures and controls are established, while independently extracting and analyzing data to support decision-making. The role involves maintaining effective controls to ensure EUC processes comply with established standards.

Qualifications:

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

• Typically has 5 - 7 years related experience

• Strong understanding of data movement, data engineering, and data management.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, or SQL.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in a Scrum environment.

• Ability to write detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee the product development process and manage risks or issues that arise.

• Experience working closely with QA teams to ensure product quality.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Highly motivated and energetic analyst who desires to become the SME of the data landscape within the division who can be relied on to identify and deliver the best solution.

• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues at all levels of the enterprise

• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels of the enterprise.

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.

CA Applicants:  Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for