AI & IT Risk Governance Specialist

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac is seeking a risk governance professional to support the EO&T Risk Governance Team in maturing model risk governance, third-party risk, and AI risk governance across the enterprise. You will administer AI/GenAI intake, guide stakeholders, perform vendor risk reviews, and drive automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and data quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business, technology, and risk stakeholders, with a focus on governance, regulatory compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, finance, risk management or related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in technology, third-party/vendor risk management, operational risk management, or related governance/compliance functions.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, CIA, Security+ or similar are strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Administer AI and GenAI intake activities and inventory management.
• Provide guidance to end users and stakeholders on intake requirements and anomaly resolution.
• Perform supplier risk reviews including SOC reports and EIRR assessments.
• Support process automation initiatives to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Contribute to AI Clearinghouse enhancements and requirement gathering.
• Participate in operational control testing to evaluate control effectiveness.
• Prepare management reporting and maintain procedures/docs.
• Collaborate with business, technology, and risk stakeholders to implement process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Finance, Risk Management or related field

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred

Job description

Freddie Mac is seeking a risk governance professional to support the EO&T Risk Governance Team in maturing model risk governance, third-party risk, and AI risk governance across the enterprise. You will administer AI/GenAI intake, guide stakeholders, perform vendor risk reviews, and drive automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and data quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business, technology, and risk stakeholders, with a focus on governance, regulatory compliance, and