Enterprise Operational Control Testing Senior

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced Control Testing professional to support the Enterprise Business Risk & Control Office. The role focuses on executing design reviews and testing operating effectiveness across lines of business.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, manage data in the GRC tool, identify gaps, and explore testing automation opportunities, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of overall experience with control testing and/or audit.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in MIS, tech-focused Business, CS or related field.
• Extensive experience with controls testing (design reviews and operational testing).
• Preferred CIA, CISA, CPA certifications.
• Experience testing information systems or information security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform control test of design and test of operating effectiveness, producing thorough, high quality work papers with appropriate evidence to support conclusions
• Execute testing in adherence with procedures and documentation requirements
• Identify and isolate inconsistencies or gaps to reviewers in a timely manner
• 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

Skills

Control testing

Audit experience

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

GRC tooling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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 finance knowledge and/or primary and secondary mortgage markets? Are you inquisitive, detailed, and passionate about learning?

Our Impact:

The Enterprise Business Risk & Control Office is a new function at Freddie Mac responsible for facilitating efficient, effective, and consistent management of non-financial risks across Freddie Mac’s first line divisions. The centralized testing team within this function is responsible for executing operational control and compliance testing for all business areas across the firm.

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
• Execute testing in adherence with procedures and documentation requirements
• Identify and isolate inconsistencies or gaps to reviewers in a timely manner
• 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

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of overall experience with a minimum of 2-3 years of control testing and/or audit experience
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Management Information Systems, Business Administration with an emphasis in Technology, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems or related field - preferred.
• Extensive experience with controls testing (design reviews and operational effectiveness testing)
• Preferred relevant professional certifications (CIA, CISA, CPA etc.)
• Experience testing information systems or information security preferred

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!

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

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 the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Time-type:Full timeFLSA 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 of $98,000 - $148,000 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.