Senior Auditor - Counterparty Risk & Compliance (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office)

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 :

If you are a self-motivated critical thinker with a passion for multifamily real estate, Freddie Mac might be the employer for you.

We are looking for a Senior Auditor for our Counterparty Risk & Compliance group’s Audit team. Strong analytical and project management skills are a must!

The Audit Senior :

• Serves as Audit Lead and main point of contact for the business through Audit engagements.
• Leads and executes complex Audit engagements throughout the audit lifecycle including engagement-related efforts and assignments and the work product of Audit team members with varying degrees of expertise.
• Identifies control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in the Seller / Servicer’s current operating environment and may discuss recommendations for corrective action;

drafts the related Audit issues and Audit reports with oversight from Audit Leadership for issuance to respective Seller / Servicer Leadership and coordinates and / or conducts follow-up activities.

• Seeks out and holds open discussions with Freddie Mac Partners and Business Units regarding specific Seller / Servicer attributes and potential shortfalls.
• Provides information from Audit results and insight to assist Audit Leadership in the updating of risk profiles and risk assessments related to the engagement.
• Travels for
• To be successful, Audits should be completed within predetermined timeframes.

Our Impact :

The Audit Team within Counterparty Risk & Compliance audits every Freddie Mac Seller / Servicer annually to assess their compliance with contractual requirements and to assess operational risks posed to Freddie Mac by the Seller / Servicer network.

Your Impact :

As an Audit Lead you will identify areas where Seller / Servicers can strengthen their controls and improve their processes.

Your contributions will help mitigate risk to Freddie Mac and to support the team’s on-time delivery of Audit Reports to Freddie Mac Senior Management and to the Seller / Servicer network.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline (Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, etc.)

5 - 7 + years of experience in commercial real estate with 2+ years of internal or external audit experience, ideally 10+ years of experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word

Demonstrated ability to work accurately and timely on projects with specific and measurable due dates and goals

Experience with Data Security and Fraud / BSA / AML auditing a plus

Keys to Success in this Role :

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize and be self-directed

Excellent critical thinking skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong organizational skills

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.