Manager- Finance Operational Risk Management (Flexible Hybrid)

Company Description

At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing industry while being part of an inclusive team thriving in an energizing, flexible environment. Here, you will grow your career and help create access to fair, affordable housing finance.

Job Description

As a valued leader on our team, you will manage processes and procedures for assessing and identifying potential risks that may threaten our reputation, safety, security, and/or financial success, as well as communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders across the enterprise, and understand business objectives.

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

• Manage the team responsible for determining business areas that pose potential threats to the enterprise.
• Manage team efforts to evaluate the impact of proposed risks to the enterprise.
• Manage information monitoring and processes to reduce risk using rigorous analysis.
• Manage documentation of resolutions and control guidelines.
• Manage others to review business strategies and make decisions that will drive success in the face of shifting consumer behaviors and regulations.

Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences

• 6 years
• Extensive knowledge of risk and controls
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Prior experience leading, coaching and training junior staff
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional resourcefulness and a self-starter attitude, proactively identifying and implementing solutions to challenges with minimal supervision. 
• 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
• 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

The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at careers.fanniemae.com.

Fannie Mae is a flexible hybrid company. We embrace flexibility for our employees to work where they choose, while also providing office space for in-person work if desired. At times, business need may call for on-site collaboration, which means proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless job is noted as open to remote.

Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at [email protected].

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. See more here.