Job Description

At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s hybrid work arrangement is 3 days in the office (specifically Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday).

Position Overview:

Do you want to help fulfill Freddie Mac\xe2\x80\x99s mission and support Single-Family Modeling, Econometrics, Data Science & Analytics (MEDA) by playing a key role in creating and implementing risk and organizational change strategies that enhance modeling capabilities and initiatives? Do you have a passion for applying your risk and change management expertise in a complex and dynamic environment? Are you interested in working side by side with leaders in modeling, research, and analytics to help achieve the business needs of the organization? We are seeking a highly organized, energetic self-starter to support our researchers, model developers, internal community of business users, and all modeling partners! If you thrive in a consistently transforming environment and have a passion for inspiring change, we are your next destination employer!

Our Impact:

Our team helps lead the work of the researchers, modelers and our model communities who use powerful, machine-learning methods to build the models that guide critical functions such as funding loans, valuation, and predicting default and loss severity. The models implemented in MEDA (Modeling, Econometrics, Data Science and Analytics) are the \xe2\x80\x98heartbeat of Freddie.\xe2\x80\x99 MEDA cleans, aggregates, and prepares large amounts of data used to develop models and policies that support the Single-Family divisions.

Your Impact:

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Support the identification, assessment, measurement, monitoring, mitigation, and reporting of operational risk of assigned business areas.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of standards, procedures, processes, and requirements across the department.
• Supervise and report on progress, risk issues, benefits, and outcomes, etc.
• Build strong partnerships and liaise within the department and with other business areas and groups to provide needed support, information / data, and resolutions to an assortment of requests.
• Support the business management team in day-to-day operations, which may cover activities such as facilities management, space planning & moves, and process development & support.
• Lead other business management team members and department members in change initiatives.
• May also assist with performance & budget tracking, forecasting, and monitoring, as well as strategic business planning and organizational change initiatives.
• Provide resolutions to an assortment of issues, tasks, and problems.
• Supervise and report on progress, issues, benefits, and outcomes, etc.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years related experience with 2+ years risks & controls experience.
• College Degree or equivalent experience; sophisticated studies / degree preferred.
• Prior experience in office operations in the financial services industry and mortgage industry preferred.
• Experience with corporate standards, policies and procedures.
• Strong eye for business with an understanding of organizational issues and challenges.
• Ability to establish strong relationships and work optimally across all levels and stakeholders towards a common vision or goal and deliver results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Sophisticated change management, process improvement, and project management skills.
• Ability to work optimally with continuous change and short deadlines.
• Proactive thinker / problem solver and has the ability to think holistically and creatively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Excellent communicator able to influence senior management and all levels to motivate change.
• Ability to authoritatively present a compelling story and build support for ideas and resources.
• Strong visualization and summarization skills.
• A validated understanding of how people experience change and the phases of the change life cycle.
• Very strong attention to detail, ability to manage process, and follow through on tasks, with significant change, organizational, project and program management skills.
• A desire for, and track record of, defining and motivating change through leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to see interrelationships between processes and systems to encourage best practices.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Must be a team player and able to work cross-functionally with and through others, with a consistent track record of championing deep relationships and partnerships.
• Strong emotional intelligence (EQ), sense of humor, and unbridled integrity a must.

Current 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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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 www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC. Time-type:Full time Job Category:Administration FLSA Status:Exempt The anticipated annualized base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $166,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.