ERM Second Line Controls Manager (Remote)

Position Overview:

Are you looking to apply your extensive knowledge of risks and controls to the financial services industry? We are looking for a seasoned risk manager to join Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to execute our controls and testing oversight function that supports all divisions across Freddie Mac. If you have a deep knowledge of controls and testing, a strategic program management mindset, and the ability to influence broad programs, come join us! Apply now and learn about our benefits and why there's #MoreAtFreddieMac!

Our Impact:

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Operational Risk team is an independent second line function. We oversee risk-taking activities across the company, including providing advice and counsel to divisions, performing effective challenge of key decisions and processes, and building robust relationships across divisions.

Your Impact:

This manager-level role plays a vital role in assessing Freddie Mac's ability to manage risk and understand the effectiveness of the overall control environment. You will be an integral part of the Operational Risk team that oversees and monitors the firm's management controls, including design, implementation, testing, and monitoring. This involves:

• Performing oversight of the firm's management and testing of controls to mitigate risk and comply with governmental requirements
• Collaborating with and providing guidance to divisions on controls and testing in both financial and non-financial risk areas
• Performing oversight and effective challenge of controls and control testing to assess appropriateness and sufficiency
• Coordinating with Compliance, ERM risk leads, and first line divisions on risk assessments
• Performing internal reviews of assessments performed by team members
• Contributing to maintenance of the Control Standard and senior management reporting on controls

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 7-9+ years of control testing or equivalent experience in Internal Audit
• Experience conducting risk and control assessments
• Experience influencing others and bringing people together towards a common goal
• Effectively able to connect with various levels of management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present content of varying levels of complexity at all levels of the organization
• Highly driven, results oriented, and looked at as a valued partner

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Strong, self-motivated individual contributor who can work with multiple partners and provide compelling challenge
• Compelling story-teller across various audiences and levels
• Strong detail orientation with ability to balance against organizational goals/priorities and operational excellence
• Independent execution of day-to-day tactical activities
• Proactively build and leverage relationships internally and externally
• Strong situational analysis and decision-making abilities

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 Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Time-type:Full time

 

FLSA Status:Exempt

 

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