Enterprise Business Risk and Controls Lead

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive benefits package

Market-based compensation

Job summary

Freddie Mac is hiring for an on-site role in McLean, VA focused on operational controls testing and risk assurance. You will perform design and operating effectiveness tests, review procedures, and guide other testers to deliver robust test work papers.

A strong background in control testing, audit, and professional certifications is required, with Big Four experience a plus. The role emphasizes analytical thinking, detail orientation, and teamwork in a dynamic, risk-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall experience with a minimum of 5 years of control testing and/or audit experience.
• Prefered certifications: CIA, CPA, CISA.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform control test of design and test of operating effectiveness with evidence to support conclusions.
• Review test work papers, control design, attributes, testing procedures and sampling methodologies; identify gaps or recommendations.
• Provide guidance to testers to develop robust test procedures.
• Perform reviews timely and ensure testing adheres to procedures and documentation requirements.
• Manage control test related data in the GRC Tool for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes, including testing automation.
• Support enterprise self-testing initiatives for consistent reporting and efficiency.

Skills

Control testing

Audit experience

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CIA

CPA

CISA

Tools

GRC Tool

Job description

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Position Overview:

Are you excited by the chance to create an impact and work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile environment? Do you have experience with operational controls testing, audit, or other operational risk assurance activities, and strong analytical and communication skills, and knowledge of the business and/or primary and secondary mortgage markets? Are you inquisitive, detailed, and passionate about learning? This position is onsite in McLean, VA.

Our Impact:

The Enterprise Business Risk & Control Office is a new team at Freddie Mac responsible for facilitating efficient, effective, and consistent management of non-financial risks across Freddie Mac’s first line divisions. We are building a highly motivated team that enjoys driving change and identifying improvement opportunities and solutions. The Centralized Testing group within this team is accountable for executing operational control and compliance testing for all businesses and functions across the firm. Note: this role will be largely focused on activities at Freddie Mac.

Your Impact:

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Perform control test of design and test of operating effectiveness, producing thorough, high quality work papers with appropriate evidence to support conclusions
• Review test work paper results including but not limited to control design, attributes and associated test procedures and sampling methodologies, identify gaps and/or recommendations
• Provide guidance to testers to help them develop robust and efficient test procedures
• Perform reviews timely and execute testing in adherence with procedures and documentation requirements
• Manage control test related data in GRC Tool for accuracy and completeness
• Challenge status quo. Identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes, including testing automation
• Drive efficiency and timeliness by actively managing team workload
• Support enterprise self-testing initiatives for consistent reporting, efficiencies, timeliness and process improvements

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of overall experience with a minimum of 5 years of control testing and/or audit experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Preferred relevant professional certifications (CIA, CPA,CISA etc.)
• Previous big four experience is a plus

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Self-motivated and results-oriented mindset
• Analytical thinker with intellectual curiosity in investigating open-ended questions
• Detail oriented with the ability to think holistically and creatively
• Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment
• Produce high-quality work products
• Passionate about learning
• Team player with excellent work ethics and a positive, can-do attitude!

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals 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.

A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with 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

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 $126,000 - $188,000 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.