IT Risk Professional – Vendor Risk Management

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); Presencial; USD 87 000 - 131 000; Tempo integral

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Annual incentive program

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Resumo da oferta

Freddie Mac in McLean, VA seeks a risk governance professional to advance the EO&T AI risk program and third-party risk activities. You will administer AI solution intake, support end-user guidance, and perform vendor risk reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and strong controls.

The role focuses on model governance, SOC reviews, and governance framework implementation. A minimum of 3 years in technology risk or related fields and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, finance, risk management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technology, 3rd party, operational risk management, project management, or related governance and compliance functions.
• Experience in IT audit, operational risk management, regulatory compliance, or Big Four consulting is preferred.
• Knowledge of COSO Internal Control Framework and NIST controls.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, CIA, Security+ or similar are strongly desired.

Responsabilidades

• Administer AI solution and GenAI use case intake activities.
• Provide guidance to end users regarding intake requirements and inventory maintenance.
• Perform supplier risk reviews for designated critical vendors.
• Support process automation to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Participate in AI Clearinghouse enhancements and testing.
• Prepare management reporting and develop procedures and user guides.

Conhecimentos

Risk governance

IT audit

Regulatory compliance

Vendor risk management

COSO/NIST controls

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, finance, risk management or related field

MBA or MS preferred

Ferramentas

COSO framework

NIST frameworks

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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:

Freddie Mac Home Loan Mortgage Corporation’s goal is to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable. Our mission to provide liquidity, stability, and affordability to the U.S. housing market in all economic conditions extends to all communities from coast to coast.

The Enterprise Operations & Technology (EO&T) Risk Governance Team provides risk management support to maturing the EO&T division’s model risk governance process, third-party vendor risk governance activities, and the enterprise-wide adoption of AI risk governance framework. We work closely with all three lines of defense, and business partners on a series of risk governance and reduction activities.

Our Impact:

• Administer the enterprise-wide Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution and GenAI use case intake and inventory management processes.
• Support critical third-party vendor risk management activities, including supplier SOC reviews.
• Develop and operationalize scalable model governance processes across EO&T division
• Enhance and maintain technology solutions and operational capabilities that support enterprise AI adoption.
• Facilitate continuous monitoring and reporting to support compliance with applicable policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Your Impact:

• Administer AI solution and GenAI use case intake activities
• Provide guidance and support to end users and stakeholders regarding intake requirements, inventory maintenance, and anomaly resolution.
• Perform supplier risk reviews for designated critical vendors, including SOC report and Enhanced Information Risk Review (EIRR) assessments.
• Support process automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
• Participate in AI Clearinghouse enhancements, including requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, and deployment support.
• Participate in operational control testing activities to evaluate control execution effectiveness.
• Prepare management reporting.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of procedures, user guides, job aids, and other operational documentation.
• Collaborate with business, technology, and risk stakeholders to implement process improvements and support operational objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Finance, Risk Management or a related field. Advanced degrees (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technology, 3rd party, operational risk management, project management, or related governance and compliance functions.
• Previous experience in IT audit, operational risk management, regulatory compliance, or a Big Four consulting environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework, NIST frameworks and controls, operational risk management principles, and financial industry governance and compliance practices.
• Relevant professional certificifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, CIA, Security+, or similar certifications are strongly desired

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to adapt changes positively and quickly.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while 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 excellence

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 $87,000 - $131,000 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.