SF Operational Risk - Risk Management - Senior Associate (Flexible Hybrid)

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.

As a valued colleague on our team, you will assist in the strategic planning and execution function for the team in alignment with the Single-Family (SF) Business Unit strategic plans. In this role, you will support the coordination and engagement of the cross-functional strategic planning, roadmap development, engagement model development, evolution and implementation of the function and execution.  You will also engage others within the SFOR team, second line of defense partners, peer front line risk teams and stakeholders to advance business initiatives.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

• This 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:
• Drive the implementation of strategic goals and vision for the Single-Family Operational Risk team.
• Oversee strategy development, strategic plan formulation, and execution of business objectives, develop goals and engagement models for the function
• Collaborate with your team and internal partners on unit's production, activities, and efforts.
• Support the day-to-day operations, including risk management strategic alignment, talent strategy and management, governance, strategic report outs, committee activities.
• Build partnership with second and third line of defense partners, Regulatory Affairs, and peer risk teams
• Develop or implement new processes and/or update existing processes.
• Foster inclusion, constructive challenge, continuous improvement, and alignment throughout the Single-Family Operational Risk team and across partnerships.

• 2 years experience working in Risk Management or Strategy in a corporate environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including developing presentations.
• Skilled in presenting information and/or ideas to an audience in a way that is engaging and easy to understand.
• Experience developing strategic plans and successfully implementing them end-to-end across a business division or enterprise. 
• Experience gathering accurate information to explain concepts and answer critical questions.
• Experience helping an organization to plan and manage change, meet strategic objectives, and address employee sentiment and feedback.
• Skilled in relationship management, including managing and engaging stakeholders, facilitating meetings, and building strong networks.
• Ability to track, measure, and analyze data, providing recommendations for improvement and adapting to evolving business needs.
• Collaborative and team mindset with willingness to take a proactive approach to solving problems while being able to react and adapt quickly.
• Working with people with different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively to work toward a common goal

Desired Experiences and Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with people of different functional expertise towards a common goal.
• Adept at managing project plans, resources, and people to ensure successful project completion.
• Passion for learning the business, building relationships, and understanding different areas of expertise across the organization.

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.

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.