Climate Risk Lead Associate (Finance Operational Risk Management Team)

Fannie Mae

3.9

(14)

Washington, DC

Why you should apply for a job to Fannie Mae:

  • 79% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 71% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Student loan repayment and employer-assisted housing program
  • Seramount (formerly “Working Mother”) 100 Best Companies 2023
  • Flexible work environment and paid leave for life’s unpredictable moments
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    Position summary

    l review of work and documentation. Communicate project team and risk objectives; inspire and motivate team members to achieve results.

    • Assist with coordinating and administering assignments, monitoring team progress.
    • Partner with Finance Business Partners on issue management, track results of remediation of issues opening, remediation, closure, facilitate appropriate corrective actions.
    • Continually strengthen and improve the governance, risk and control environment of the organization acting as a key driver of change within the FORM team and the Finance division.
    • Build and maintain relationships with business partners at the VP, Director, Manager and staff levels. Provide advice and share knowledge with business partner VP, Directors and Managers to strengthen governance, risk and control environments, as appropriate.
    • Conduct RCSA/Risk Assessment Execution for processes within Finance including process mapping/walkthroughs, identification of risks and controls gaps and improvement opportunities.

    Qualifications
    THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
    Minimum Required Experiences

    • 4 years of related experience such as audit, risk assessment, risk management, internal control, etc.
    • Experience in model lifecycle or model risk management strongly preferred
    • Extensive knowledge of risk and controls
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Prior experience leading, coaching and training junior staff
    • Strong project management skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks, self-prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
    • Ability to interact effectively throughout the organization, develop cooperative relationships, and collect information
    • Ability to be flexible and re-prioritize work as the needs of the business change
    • Skilled in Excel

    Desired Experiences

    • Moderate knowledge of Climate and or ESG related risks and controls
    • Bachelors degree or equivalent in business administration, accounting, finance, information systems, computer science
    • Proven experience managing and leading change with a continuous improvement mindset. Strives to identify and implement best practices
    • Strong consulting and influencing skills to work effectively at all levels and gain stakeholder buy-in
    • Demonstrated knowledge of the mortgage industry and Fannie Mae's business operations as it applies to risk assessments is highly preferred
    • Audit, controls testing and/or financial services experience highly preferred
    • Prior experience with Workiva and Archer or other enterprise GRC equivalent

    Why you should apply for a job to Fannie Mae:

  • 79% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 71% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Student loan repayment and employer-assisted housing program
  • Seramount (formerly “Working Mother”) 100 Best Companies 2023
  • Flexible work environment and paid leave for life’s unpredictable moments