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Position Overview:
Do you thrive in a fast paced, cooperative environment that demands continuous improvement? Do you have a strong background in control testing, audit or other risk management or assurance functions? Have you led a team through change and implemented strategic enhancements and efficiencies?   If so, please apply to join our team as an Enterprise Operational Control and Compliance Testing Senior Director.

Our Impact:
The Enterprise Business Risk & Control Office is a new team at Freddie Mac responsible for facilitating efficient, effective, and consistent management of non-financial risks across Freddie Mac’s first line divisions. We are building a highly motivated team that enjoys driving change and identifying improvement opportunities and solutions. The Centralized Testing group within this team is accountable for executing operational control and compliance testing for all businesses and functions across the firm.  

Your Impact:

In this role, you will be an integral part of forming and optimizing centralized operational, control and compliance testing for the firm. You will be expected to:

Supervise the Centralized Testing team, establish strategic priorities and goals, and manage resources to achieve objectives and deliver high-quality work productsCollaborate with division risk officers to develop divisional testing plans, communicate results and advise on remediation or improvement opportunities as neededEvaluate firm-wide testing needs and create a streamlined consolidated enterprise plan with aligned resourcesAugment testing practices and procedures; maintain a well-controlled testing function with consistent execution across the teamDrive innovative thinking and implement opportunities to leverage AI and automation capabilities to improve efficiency in control testing executionPartner with Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit on tactical results and future combined assurance strategiesAttract, develop, and retain staff with focus on identifying opportunities for career growth and skill expansion

Qualifications:

15+ years of related professional experience with 8+ years people managementCollege Degree or equivalent experience; advanced studies/degree preferredExtensive experience in control testing, audit or other risk management or assurance functionsDemonstrated ability to lead a team and promote a culture that emphasizes resiliency, adaptability, and efficiencyStrong planning and execution skills and ability to influence othersHighly effective communication and conflict management skillsAbility to facilitate innovative thinking to solve problems and make decisionsBroad knowledge of the firm and its key functions

Keys to Success in this Role:

Build trust and positive relationships; intentionally engage with stakeholders and partners to understand their needs and deliver resultsAbility to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment and manage multiple prioritiesExcellent communication skills, including interacting with senior managementProactive and forward-thinking problem-solver with an analytical mindset, sound judgement and the ability to deliver value to stakeholdersStrong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

CA Applicants:  Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Exempt

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.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $229,000 - $343,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.