IT Risk Associate II

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac in McLean, Virginia seeks a Product Management IT Risk Associate to support the Technology Risk Management team and contribute to end-to-end product management, readiness, integration, and governance for deployment activities.

You will assist with requirements, backlogs in JIRA, risk mitigation, testing (UAT, smoke, automated), and rollout activities including training and user guides. A background in product management and risk/compliance within financial services is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Risk Management or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in project or product management, operational risk management, technology risk management, or related governance.
• Working knowledge of Agile framework, PMI project or product management methodology, SDLC delivery, and financial industry governance and compliance practices.
• Previous experience in IT, operational risk management, regulatory compliance or financial services organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product owner with end-to-end product management activities
• Product Owner readiness and development integration activities
• Develop, enhance, and maintain requirements and governance tasks for deployment activities
• Support Sprint Planning
• Create and maintain user stories and conduct backlog grooming in JIRA
• Impediment tracking and escalation
• Execute risk mitigant processes to support compliance with NFRs and Directives
• Develop and prepare regular reports for key stakeholders
• Perform testing activities including UAT, Smoke testing, and automated suite testing
• Support rollout activities including communication, training and development of user guides and training materials

Skills

Product management

Agile

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

SDLC

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. Continue your career journey where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Position Overview:

Do you have a passion for product management, software delivery, release management, risk and technology? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment? The Product Management IT Risk Associate will support the Technology Risk Management department within EO&T, Freddie Mac’s largest line of business

Our Impact:

The individual will be part of a team that is responsible for product management, software maintenance of certain in EOT that support stakeholders across the enterprise

Your Impact:

• Support the Product owner with end-to-end product management activities

• Product Owner readiness and development integration activities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain critical requirements and governance task to support application deployment activities

• Support Sprint Planning

• Create and maintain user stories and conduct backlog grooming activities in JIRA

• Impediment tracking and escalation

• Execute risk mitigant processes to support compliance with applicable NFRs and Directives

• Develop and prepare regular reports for key stakeholders

• Perform testing activities to include user acceptance testing , Smoke testing and automated suite testing

• Support roll out activities to include , communication , training and development of user guide, job aid and training materials

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Risk Management or a related field. Advanced degree

• 1-2 years of experience in project or product management, operational risk management, technology risk management, or related governance and compliance functions.

• Working knowledge of the Agile framework, PMI project or product management methodology, SDLC delivery, operational risk management principles, and financial industry governance and compliance practices.

• Previous experience in IT, operational risk management, regulatory compliance or financial services organization

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

• Excellentwritten, verbal, and interpersonalcommunication skills

• Self-motivated andproactive professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities and business needs

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independentlywhile fostering collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders

• Intellectual curiosity and passion for learning emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving regulatory requirements

• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and commitment to quality

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.

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 $62,000 - $94,000 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.