Senior Manager, IT Risk Management (Hybrid - 3 Days in ...

At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you''ll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.Employees, contingent workers and visitors are no longer required to show proof of vaccination to be on-site. Effective January 2023, Freddie Mac''s hybrid work arrangement is 3 days in the office (specifically Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday).Position Overview:Information Technology Operational Risk Management (ITRM) is responsible for providing oversight of operational risks associated with all operating activities of Freddie Mac''s Information Technology division. The primary responsibilities of ITRM include providing risk management, risk advisory, regulatory liaison, and policy/standards governance for the Information Technology division. This could include managing the review and publication of divisional policies and standards, defining and implementing risk management frameworks, monitoring and reporting risks and risk response, performing risk reviews and evaluations, and driving continuous improvement of risk management capabilities across IT. ITRM is led by the Vice President, IT Operational Risk & Governance!ITRM is looking for an experienced senior manager to lead the teams that will provide risk management, issue management and audit support focused on service management, application management and risk management areas. The IT Risk & Controls Senior Manager will report directly to the IT Risk Management Director. Working closely with the teams that represent service management, application management and risk management departments, the Manager will be responsible for consistent and logical application of key components of the IT Risk Management Framework as well as managing Issue lifecycle. This position requires that the applicant have a strong understanding of the risk frameworks, operational risks, and the execution of risk management processes and governance within a large institution. As this is a risk leadership role, it will require strong partnership with internal IT leadership, as well as the 2nd and 3rd lines of defense organizations. The applicant must also have strong communication and management skills, and strong knowledge of industry standard methodologies.Our Impact: Risk Management and Issue ManagementUnderstanding and managing risks and controls associated with the IT operational processes with a focus on Information Security domainProviding transparency of risk exposures through implementing sound reporting for risk-based decision makingPerforming gap assessments on risks and controls and advising on the remediation of gapsTeam Management and LeadershipManage and develop the Information Security Risk TeamEnsure team is operating in the most effective way possible and have the appropriate level of skills and capabilities to be successfulRelationship ManagementBuild strong partnerships with IT partners, as well as 2nd and 3rd lines of defense organizationsYour Impact:Drive for Execution: Be accountable for strong individual and team performancePartnership: Build trust and strong partnerships through my own and my team''s actionsCustomer Focus (Internal and External): Engage with customers to learn and support their needsQualifications:Bachelor''s Degree10-15 years of experience working with SOX, practical experience in internal/external audits, risk management - methods and techniques for the assessment and management of riskAbility to operate as a self-motivated, pro-active problem solver with excellent analytical and communication skillsAbility to understand IT processes, management objectives, risk appetite and tolerances and impact of changes to risk profilesProject Management experienceExperience in IT governance, risk and controls, including governance frameworks, COBIT, FFIEC, COSO, ISO-31000, etc.Keys to Success in this Role:Intellectual agility and interpersonal flexibilityStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work with and collaborate across teamsCurrent Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you''ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities 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.Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit and register with our referral code: MAC.Time-type:Full timeJob Category:RiskFLSA Status:ExemptFreddie Mac provides anticipated base salary ranges where required by law.

Created: 2025-11-01