Principal, Single Family Market Engagement - Business Development

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.
  • Training, mentoring, coaching, and feedback, as well as access to online learning and development courses with Fannie Mae University
  • Health assessments and mindfulness benefits
  • Student loan repayment and employer-assisted housing program
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    Position summary

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    THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

    The Principal, Single Family Market Engagement - Business Development 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:

    • Strategic Market Development

    • Develop and execute a comprehensive engagement strategy for a defined portfolio of small to mid-size home builders and affiliated companies.

    • Identify growth opportunities in adjacent and emerging market segments that complement Fannie Mae's existing lender and financial institution relationships.

    • Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and builder needs to inform strategic outreach and positioning.

    • Relationship Management & Advisory

    • Establish and deepen executive-level relationships with builder principals, leadership teams, and affiliated business partners.

    • Serve as a trusted advisor by providing insights on Fannie Mae programs, products, and strategic initiatives.

    • Facilitate connections between builders and appropriate Fannie Mae stakeholders, lender partners, and industry participants to enable access to capital and program participation.

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Partner with internal stakeholders across Single Family, Capital Markets, Credit, Risk, and Policy to align engagement strategies with enterprise objectives.

    • Provide market intelligence and feedback from builders to inform product development, policy considerations, and strategic initiatives.

    • Collaborate with internal teams to identify solutions that address builder constraints, operational challenges, or emerging opportunities.

    • Business Development & Impact

    • Drive measurable outcomes related to market participation, product adoption, and expansion into adjacent housing channels.

    • Develop pipeline visibility and engagement metrics to assess portfolio health and business impact.

    • Represent Fannie Mae at industry events, builder forums, and trade associations to strengthen market presence and brand reputation.

    THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

    Minimum Required Experiences:

    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field.

    • At least 8 years of experience in housing finance, real estate development, homebuilding, or related financial services.

    • Demonstrated experience in business development, relationship management, or market expansion roles.

    • Strong understanding of the residential construction ecosystem and small builder operating models.

    • Proven ability to build executive-level relationships and influence without direct authority.

    • Experience working with small or emerging home builders and affiliated entities.

    Desired Experiences:

    • Deep knowledge of the single-family mortgage market and secondary market dynamics.

    • At least 10 years of experience in housing finance, real estate development, homebuilding, or related financial services

    • Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.

    • Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.

    Key Competencies:

    • Strategic Agility

    • Executive Presence & Influence

    • Market Insight

    • Cross-Functional Leadership

    • Results Orientation

    • Relationship Management

    SF Market Engagement - Account Management - Principal

    Target Salary: $175,000 - $239,000 a year

    Qualifications
    Account Management

    Education:

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    For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.

    Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form.

    The hiring range for this role is set forth below. 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.

    Requisition compensation:
    175000
    to
    239000

    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.
  • Training, mentoring, coaching, and feedback, as well as access to online learning and development courses with Fannie Mae University
  • Health assessments and mindfulness benefits
  • Student loan repayment and employer-assisted housing program