Director, Counterparty Risk & Portfolio Analytics

Freddie Mac

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 270,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Freddie Mac in the United States seeks a Portfolio Risk Management Director to lead counterparty risk analytics, governance, and oversight across insurers, reinsurers, and servicers. You will shape risk frameworks and influence senior leadership decisions in support of the housing finance system.

Lead and mentor analysts, collaborate with cross‑functional risk teams, and drive continuous improvement in risk governance, policy standards, and analytics to deliver timely risk insights for decision

Qualifications

12–15+ years in counterparty and mortgage credit risk.
2–4+ years of people management experience.
Knowledge of mortgage insurers, reinsurers and seller/servicers and related capital regimes.
Advanced degree or professional certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

Assess counterparty financial strength, liquidity, earnings, funding, and capital adequacy.
Conduct attribution and trend analysis of counterparty exposures and risk profiles.
Perform independent risk assessments for transaction-driven counterparty matters and onboarding.
Review methodologies and frameworks for counterparty risk management.
Design and maintain ongoing counterparty monitoring frameworks.
Escalate material counterparty concerns to senior risk leadership.