Operations Internal Audit Senior Associate

Fannie Mae; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Fannie Mae in Plano, TX, seeks an Operations Internal Audit Senior Associate to test controls and evaluate processes that support first‑line activities. You will gather and evaluate operations controls, perform design and operating effectiveness testing, and help identify gaps and improvement opportunities.

You will document findings clearly and collaborate with business partners to agree on remediation actions, while staying current with evolving technologies, including AI, to reimagine how we

Qualifications

• 2 years of public accounting or internal audit experience.
• Familiarity with audit phases: planning, design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, reporting, and issue monitoring.
• Ability to document testing results and recommendations clearly and succinctly.
• CIA, CPA, CISA preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate Operations processes and controls that support first-line business activities.
• Perform assessments and testing to determine whether controls are designed appropriately and operating effectively.
• Identify control gaps, risks, and opportunities to strengthen processes.
• Develop clear documentation of testing results, findings, and recommended improvements.
• Collaborate with business partners during audits and risk assessments and help management agree on remediation actions.

Skills

Audit life cycle knowledge

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Adaptability to AI technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.Job DescriptionAs a valued colleague on our Internal Audit Operations audit team, you will collaborate with business partners to perform design and operating effectiveness testing of controls and help assess the processes that support first-line business activities.THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKEThe Operations Internal Audit Senior Associate role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:Gather and evaluate Operations processes and controls that support first-line business activities.Perform assessments and testing to determine whether controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively.Identify control gaps, risks, and opportunities to strengthen processes.Develop clear documentation of testing results, findings, and recommended improvements.Collaborate with business partners during audits and continuous risk assessment activities and work with management to agree on appropriate remediation actions.THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAMMinimum Required Experiences and Skills2 years of public accounting or internal audit experience.Knowledge of the audit life cycle, including planning, design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, reporting, and issue monitoring.Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate risks, controls, and business processes.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and share audit results.Ability to collaborate effectively with business partners, audit team members, and management.Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.Desired ExperienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent.CIA, CPA, CISA certification preferred or in the processes of obtaining.Operations - Internal Audit – Senior Associate#LI-HybridQualificationsEducation: Bachelor's Level DegreeThe future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers.For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form .The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here .Requisition compensation: 96000to 124000