Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac

Technology Operations Risk Senior

McLean, VA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$98k-$148kDetected 25 days ago
Project ManagementLeadershipCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

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Responsibilities

  • Independently lead 1LOD technology and operational risk identification, assessment, and documentation across applications, platforms, and services.
  • Collaborate with application, cloud, infrastructure, and technology operations teams to understand processes, control design, and risk drivers.
  • Serve as a trusted risk partner to stakeholders, providing practical guidance aligned with enterprise expectations.
  • Identify, assess, and document technology, cloud, data, and operational risks, articulating impacts and mitigating controls.
  • Lead consolidation of inputs for Technology Risk Forums, developing decision-ready materials.
  • Support root cause analysis for incidents and control gaps, and coordinate technology resilience activities with affinity group forums.
  • The team works closely with application, platform, and operations teams to support proactive risk identification, issue management, technology resilience, and operational readiness.
  • The team also supports Single Family Acquisitions teams with internal and external oversight deliverables, ensuring compliance and consistent messaging to governing bodies.
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Requirements

  • 7 years of experience in IT operations, IT project management, audit, compliance, technology risk, operational risk, or a business related field
  • Demonstrated experience in producing executive-level reports, with a focus on delivering clear, concise, and data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Strong working knowledge of technology domains, including applications, cloud services, infrastructure, and service operations
  • Strong analytical and written communication skills, including the ability to translate technical detail into clear, executive‑ and regulator‑ready risk narratives
  • Typically 5 - 7 years of experience in IT operations, IT project management, audit, compliance, technology risk, operational risk, or a business related field
  • Proven ability to design and deliver impactful presentations and facilitate forums for senior technology executive leadership, ensuring effective communication of complex technical concepts and strategic initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently, manage complex deliverables, and apply sound judgment in risk‑sensitive contexts
  • Project Management skills in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational and time-management abilities to ensure timely and successful completion of objectives.
  • Keys to Success in this Role:
  • Comfortable engaging credibly with senior technology leaders, auditors, and regulatory counterparts
  • Able to balance risk rigor with practical execution, influencing outcomes without formal authority
  • Strong attention to detail, documentation quality, and follow‑through
  • Capable of managing multiple timelines tied to governance forums, regulatory deliverables, and audit cycles

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • advanced studies degree preferred

Compensation

  • This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $98,000 - $148,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.

Benefits

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  • 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.

Company info

  • 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.
  • Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.
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