Senior Risk Analyst, Mortgage Finance

Fannie Mae; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Fannie Mae is seeking a risk management professional to assess and identify potential risks across the Single-Family business. You will analyze trends, review processes, and collaborate with risk professionals to strengthen controls and decision-making.

The role emphasizes risk monitoring, clear analyses, and actionable recommendations in a highly regulated environment. Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, finance, economics, risk management, accounting, information systems, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information, identify key risks, and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to audiences with varying levels of risk expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships, collaborate across functions, and influence outcomes without relying solely on formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, and communicate business and operational risks that could affect the organization’s reputation, safety, security, financial performance, or ability to meet business objectives.
• Support risk identification and evaluation activities within Single-Family Risk, including reviewing trends, issues, processes, and other information to identify potential areas of concern.
• Collaborate with business partners, risk professionals, and other stakeholders to understand risk drivers, evaluate potential impacts, and support appropriate risk responses.
• Contribute to risk monitoring, reporting, and escalation activities by developing clear, concise, and well-supported analyses and recommendations.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen controls, processes, governance, and risk management practices; support implementation and follow-through on agreed actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Judgment and detail

Data analysis

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data reporting tools

Job description

Fannie Mae is seeking a risk management professional to assess and identify potential risks across the Single-Family business. You will analyze trends, review processes, and collaborate with risk professionals to strengthen controls and decision-making.

The role emphasizes risk monitoring, clear analyses, and actionable recommendations in a highly regulated environment. Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills are required.