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 :
This position will lead and conduct technology-related control and risk (first line of defense 1LOD ) activities for the Investments & Capital Markets (I&CM) division's Information and Technology Risk Office.
Reporting to the Technology Risk and Controls Director, the successful candidate will collaborate with the divisional Risk & Control group, technology teams, and business stakeholders to perform control testing, continuous risk assessments, control design and implementation, process improvement identification and execution, issue remediation enforcement, and report to senior management on technology control, governance, risk, and compliance activities.
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The position will also work closely with :
- Information Technology, Finance, Product Development, and Vendor Risk (other 1LODs);
- Enterprise Risk Management, Stress Testing, and Compliance (second lines of defense 2LOD ); and
- Internal Audit (third line of defense 3LOD ).
Our Impact :
- Our team is responsible for technology risk and controls maintenance, accuracy, testing, and governance within Freddie Mac's Investments & Capital Markets division.
- We work closely with stakeholders within Information Risk, Business Technology Office, I&CM, and other divisions to continually mature the firm's risk program.
Your Impact :
- Conducting continuous technical, model, and business operations control testing to identify gaps and emerging threats, and perform pre-2LOD and / or 3LOD review readiness
- Supporting establishment, maintenance and validations of SOX, non-SOX technical, and operational controls across I&CM technology activities
- Tracking, monitoring and reporting on divisional technology risk and control issues
- Identifying and proposing remediations to potential segregations of duties risks
- Providing risk and controls input for I&CM new business and governance initiatives
- Coordinating with the divisional Risk & Control group on audits and exams, including managing action plans to timely and accurate completion
- Supporting implementation of the Three Lines of Defense and other corporate operational risk initiatives
- Creating and maintaining process and procedure documentation for risk and controls activities
- Generating risk and compliance-related materials for I&CM, IT, ERM, IA and FHFA, including periodic updates and time-sensitive requests
Qualifications :
- 5+ years of audit (2LOD or 3LOD), control testing, model risk, artificial intelligence, emerging threats, program governance, data compliance, and / or risk experience in technology processes (ideal candidate possesses experience in several of these areas)
- Conducting either technical control testing, or technical risk assessments is required for consideration
- Proven ability to audit and / or assess the adequacy of internal technical controls in mitigating risk
- Experience supporting financial and / or product development services desired, but comparable industries acceptable with a demonstrated willingness to learn
- Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Information Security, or a technology-related field; or equivalent work experience preferred
- Experience implementing Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and / or proactively identifying potential technical and emerging risks
- Experience defining and documenting technical and business governance
- Ability to track and report on achievement of plans / projects
- CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, PMP, CRISC or other related professional certification preferred
Keys to Success in this Role :
- Multi-tasker, prioritization and collaboration
- Relationship builder, influencer, and presentation / communication skills
- Passion for continuous learning, including Capital Markets, emerging technologies, and program process improvement opportunities
- Staying current on regulations, industry standards, policies, and regulations that may affect the industry and be comfortable with transition and change
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.
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Time-type : Full time
FLSA Status : Exempt
Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs.
Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $143,000 - $215,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.
The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
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