IT Risk Technical Lead

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About the Role

The Enterprise Operations & Technology (EO&T) Risk Governance Team provides risk management support to the maturing of EO&T division’s model risk governance process and the enterprise-wide adoption of AI risk governance framework. We work closely with all three lines of defense, and business partners on a series of risk governance and reduction activities.

Your work will help develop and operationalize scalable model governance processes within EO&T to promote effective model governance compliant with regulatory requirements, support enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, execute risk mitigation processes, and deliver management reporting and insights on model and AI governance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of model governance operating processes
• Drive process automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and scalability
• Lead and support operational control testing activities to assess control execution effectiveness
• Coordinate and manage third-party vendor risk governance activities, including vendor SOC and Enhanced Information Risk Review
• Lead AI Clearinghouse operations and strategic initiatives, including AI solutions and use case intake governance, stakeholder support, anomaly resolution, management reporting, and platform enhancement
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance and implement platform and tool enhancements and operational improvements
• Support management in executing strategic initiatives, risk mitigation efforts, and other high-priority projects
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business, technology, and risk partners on model, AI, and vendor governance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field. Advanced degrees (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in model risk governance, AI/ML risk management, operational risk management, technology risk management, or related governance and compliance functions
• Experience developing, implementing, or operating model governance and AI governance, with ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate governance standards into operational processes and controls
• Working knowledge of the COSO internal control framework, the NIST controls framework, operational risk management principles, and financial industry governance and compliance practices
• Previous experience in IT audit, operational risk management, regulatory compliance, or a Big Four consulting
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, CIA, Security+, or similar are strongly desired

Skills

• Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated and proactive professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to adapt to changes positively and quickly
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for learning emerging technologies, AI and model trends, and evolving regulatory requirements
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and excellence
• Ability to drive process improvements, automation, and operational excellence

Pay

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $136,000 - $204,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity, and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

Benefits

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.