Strategic Hybrid Internal Audit Lead Associate

The Fannie Mae; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Fannie Mae in Washington, DC is seeking an Internal Audit Operations Lead Associate to lead and execute risk-based internal audits across the organization, ensuring internal controls, risk management, and governance processes meet regulatory and policy standards. You will plan and perform audits, assess controls, mentor team members, and communicate findings to senior leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and applying new technologies, including AI, to improve audit

Qualifications

• 4 years of audit experience.
• Knowledge of audit lifecycle: planning, design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, reporting, and issue monitoring.
• Prior experience leading a team of auditors and reviewing audit materials.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking to evaluate risks, controls, and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to document and share results.
• Ability to collaborate with partners, audit teammates, and management.
• Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and applying new technologies, including AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements, including risk assessments, planning, control testing, documentation, and reporting.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls; identify deficiencies and recommend actions.
• Supervise and mentor audit team members, review workpapers, and ensure quality and deadlines.
• Assess regulatory compliance with applicable requirements and risk management frameworks.
• Collaborate with business leaders and senior management to communicate findings.

Skills

Audit lifecycle

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Fannie Mae in Washington, DC is seeking an Internal Audit Operations Lead Associate to lead and execute risk-based internal audits across the organization, ensuring internal controls, risk management, and governance processes meet regulatory and policy standards. You will plan and perform audits, assess controls, mentor team members, and communicate findings to senior leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and applying new technologies, including AI, to improve audit