Strategic Change Governance Lead (Risk & Controls)

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac is seeking a seasoned professional to lead Change Management governance within the Business Transformation and Borrower Strategy department. You will guide initiatives through governance, build relationships with stakeholders, and help identify and mitigate risks, directly influencing operational effectiveness and strategic outcomes.

You will also manage communications with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate risk assessments, and create concise executive presentations for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and 8 years of experience in risk management, change management, internal controls, or audit, preferably within financial services or mortgage industry
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in developing positive relationships, instilling trust, and influencing individuals at all levels of an organization
• Confidence in advising colleagues and processing feedback from senior management
• Highly proficient in use of MS software with ability to create materials for an executive audience

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with Freddie Mac’s Significant Change Standard for the Business Transformation and Borrower Strategy department
• Effectively managing relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment of objectives, and successful collaboration throughout project lifecycles
• Identifying and assessing risks across the department and developing appropriate controls
• Partnering with the Risk and Controls team to accurately document the quarterly Risk & Control Self-Assessment
• Completing control testing for the department and being the point of contact for Internal Audit requests
• Managing the Delegations of Authority for the division
• Assisting in the day-to-day operations, which includes activities such as reporting for the Board of Directors, FHFA and Senior Leadership, communications, coordination of logistics across multiple teams for events, budgeting
• Completing ad-hoc requests and projects, as needed
• Creating succinct and visually impactful executive presentations

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Freddie Mac is seeking a seasoned professional to lead Change Management governance within the Business Transformation and Borrower Strategy department. You will guide initiatives through governance, build relationships with stakeholders, and help identify and mitigate risks, directly influencing operational effectiveness and strategic outcomes.

You will also manage communications with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate risk assessments, and create concise executive presentations for