Finance Operational Risk Management - Lead Associate Remote

Fannie Mae
US - united states
May 15, 2024

As a valued colleague on our FORM (Finance Operational Risk Management) team, you will provide expert advice on and guide the team in assessing and identifying potential risks that may threaten our reputation, safety, security, and/or financial success.
You will engage with key stakeholders across the Finance division and assist in overseeing and governing Fannie Mae's operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable operational reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The Finance Operational Risk - Risk Management - Lead 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:

Act as a source of knowledge related to Finance business process controls by coaching junior staff and monitoring testing progress.
Provide day-to-day project management oversight of other Risk and Controls junior analysts and consultants (including project guidance and informal coaching).
Conduct first level review of work and documentation.
Communicate project team and risk objectives; inspire and motivate team members to achieve results.
Assist with coordinating and administering assignments, monitoring team progress.
Partner with Finance Business Partners on issue management, track results of remediation of issues opening, remediation, closure, facilitate appropriate corrective actions.
Continually strengthen and improve the governance, risk and control environment of the organization acting as a key driver of change within the FORM team and the Finance division.
Build and maintain relationships with business partners at the VP, Director, Manager and staff levels.
Provide advice and share knowledge with business partner VP, Directors and Managers to strengthen governance, risk and control environments, as appropriate.
Conduct RCSA/Risk Assessment Execution for processes within Finance including process mapping/walkthroughs, identification of risks and controls gaps and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences

4 years related experience such as accounting, audit, risk assessment, risk management, internal control, etc.
Extensive knowledge of risk and controls
Strong written and oral communication skills
Prior experience leading, coaching and training junior staff
Strong project management skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks, self-prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Ability to interact effectively throughout the organization, develop cooperative relationships, and collect information
Ability to be flexible and re-prioritize work as the needs of the business change
Skilled in Excel

Desired Experiences

Bachelor degree or equivalent in business administration, accounting, finance, information systems, computer science
Proven experience managing and leading change with a continuous improvement mindset.
Strives to identify and implement best practices
Strong consulting and influencing skills to work effectively at all levels and gain stakeholder buy-in
Demonstrated knowledge of the mortgage industry and Fannie Mae's business operations as it applies to risk assessments is highly preferred
Audit, controls testing and/or financial services experience highly preferred
Prior experience with Workiva and MetricStream or other enterprise GRC equivalent
One or more of the following certifications:
CIA, CPA

Additional Information

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The hiring range for this role is set forth on each of our job postings located on Fannie Mae's Career Site.
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.
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