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 colleague on our team, you will contribute to assessing and identifying potential risks that may threaten our reputation, safety, security, and/or financial success, as well as collaborate with team in communicating and collaborating with key stakeholders across the enterprise, and understanding business objectives.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The Single-Family Operational Risk Management - Senior 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:

• Determine business areas that pose potential risks to the enterprise.
• Evaluate the impact of proposed risks to the enterprise.
• Monitor and report on information and processes to reduce risk using rigorous analysis.
• Document and report on resolutions and control guidelines.
• Partner with the team 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

• 2 years relevant experience in Mortgage Banking / Secondary Marketing / Fixed Income Transactions or Portfolio Management

Desired Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to influence without defined authority and identifying resources to meet the defined objectives
• Adept at managing project plans, resources, and people to ensure successful project completion
• Relationship Management skills including influencing skills including negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings, engaging stakeholders, customers, building relationship networks and resolving conflict
• Strong analytical skills; Experienced at pulling and interpreting process data and information in order to evaluate the impact of proposed risks to the enterprise.
• Review business strategies, documentation and influence decisions that will drive success and limit operational risk in the face of shifting consumer behaviors and regulations.
• Operational risk experience (1) partnering directly with process owners to anticipate and manage operational risks effectively though the identification, assessment and documentation of risks and controls within both pre-existing and new processes, and (2) conducting risk reviews and/or assessments to identify gaps and recommend process improvements to better manage and reduce risk.
• Proven problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

Additional Information

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Fannie Mae is primarily a hybrid company. We embrace flexibility for our employees while providing office space for in-person work and collaboration. This role is classified as Hybrid. If you speak with a Recruiter, they will provide you with more information about the definition of this classification.

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 careers_mailbox@fanniemae.com.

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