Manager, IT Third Party Risk (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office)

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 :

As Third Party Risk Manager in the Enterprise Operations & Technology (EO&T) operational risk department, you will be responsible managing the first line of defense third party risk that is constantly evolving within EO&T's approach to risk management.

Third Party Risk management encompasses evaluating suppliers across all operational risk domains including : Technology, Information, Operational Resiliency, Processes / Transactions, Models, Reporting and Fourth Party.

The Third party Risk Manager will lead a diverse team and advise and be a true partner to the business.

Apply now and learn why Freddie Mac is #HomeToMore!

Our Impact :

• Engage and collaborate with third party relationship owners and officers to understand their risk exposure and provide guidance on managing third party risk.
• Foster a risk-driven culture across the division and encourage innovation.
• Unlock value in operational risk using tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Drive strong operational third party risk management knowledge and practices across EO&T that enable the business to make informed, risk-based decisions.

Your Impact :

• Identify and quantify third party risks.
• Perform third party risk and control assessments, including documentation of process, risk, and Information.
• Manage third party issues throughout the issue life cycle (issue identification through closure).
• Report on operational risk metrics and data.
• Ensure compliance with third party risk frameworks / programs.
• Support ongoing monitoring activities of enterprise critical third parties.
• Enhance current third party risk processes.
• Provide oversight for timely and accurate reporting conforming to third party risk policies and standards.
• Integrate with the operational resiliency program.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree
• 8-10+ years of demonstrated ability in one or more of the following areas : operational risk management, third party risk, and supplier management.
• Experience engaging with a broad range of stakeholders and partners, including those at executive level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to tailor communications to the audience.

Strong problem-solving skills, with a creative approach and an eye for customer experience.

Highly driven, results oriented, and forward-looking attitude.

Keys to Success in this Role :

• Strong leader who can work with multiple partners, develop and execute against strategy while being able to manage day-to-day tactical activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly, optimally, persuasively with business partners.
• Ability to build and leverage relationships.
• Ability to operate as a self-motivated and pro-active problem solver with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply risk based approach to prioritize work. Ability to support and adapt to 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 $138,000 - $206,000 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.