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As a valued colleague on our team, you will provide expert advice on, and guide team in, assessing, identifying and reporting potential risks that may threaten our reputation, safety, security, and/or financial success, as well as participate with key stakeholders across the enterprise and guide team in understanding business objectives.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The Operations Risk - Risk Management - Lead 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:

• Guide team in preparing analyses and reports used to evaluate the impact of proposed risks to the enterprise.
• Lead team in monitoring information and processes to reduce risk using rigorous analysis.
• Document resolutions and control guidelines.
• Lead team efforts in creating regular risk reporting by aggregating and analyzing operational risk data.
• Participate with key stakeholders across the enterprise in complex problem solving. Guide team in understanding business objectives and evaluating risks.
• Manage, govern, and monitor Delegations of Authority for areas of responsibility.
• Support risk governance activities including but not limited to issues management, loss event management, risk assessments, development and monitoring of metrics / key indicators, and evaluation of policies, standards, and procedures.
• Document and update processes, risks, and controls relationships.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences

• 4 years

Desired Experiences

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Skills

• Demonstrated experience with LEAN process improvement and ability to identify and recommend improvements to processes and control environments to drive efficiency.
• Advanced communication skills (written and verbal).
• Solid time management, critical thinking, and the ability to understand and follow risk management reporting procedures.  
• Skilled in Data Analytics; demonstrated ability to use tools and technology for data discovery and problem-solving, to efficiently identify and analyze variances / trending for business insights, and automate processes. Experience conducting in-depth analysis of operational data and creating interactive dashboards using tools such as Tableau to visualize and communicate data insights.
• Strong work ethic, excellent use of discretion and judgment and the ability to work under pressure and multi-task on various assignments.
• Risk Assessment and Management including evaluating and designing controls, conducting impact assessments, identifying control gaps, remediating risk, etc.
• Working with people with different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively to work toward a common goal.
• Skilled in presenting information and/or ideas to an audience in a way that is engaging and easy to understand.

• Relationship Management including managing and engaging stakeholders, customers, and vendors, building relationship networks, contracting, etc.
• Skilled in creating visual concepts, creating content, and editing content by hand or with the help with computer software to communicate ideas.
• Influencing including negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings, and resolving conflict.
• Adept at managing project plans, resources, and people to ensure successful project completion.
• Experience gathering accurate information to explain concepts and answer critical questions.

Tools

• Experience using RiskWorks
• Experience using SharePoint
• Skilled in Excel and Powerpoint
• Skilled in Visio
• Skilled in Tableau and Microsoft Power BI

Reference ID: REF12986W

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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 .

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.