Counterparty Credit Risk Management, Sr

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Are you passionate about counter party credit risk management? We're looking for someone who can navigate complex credit challenges across banks and corporates — identifying, measuring, and managing risk while delivering solutions that are innovative, thorough, and practicable. If that sounds like you, come join our team! You’ll have the opportunity to assess the credit strength of counter parties and perform financial continuous due-diligence activities, while playing an active role in the development of methodologies and related risk reporting on counter party matters.

• Our team is responsible for managing Freddie Mac’s counter party credit risk exposure to Banks and Corporates.
• Ensure that counter party risks are adequately evaluated, and that adverse portfolio and/or individual counter party trends are identified in a proactive manner.

• Assess on an ongoing basis the creditworthiness of Banks and Corporate counter parties.
• Assign internal counter party ratings and document the corresponding rationale similar to a rating agency credit opinion.
• Conduct due diligence on new counter party applicants as needed as part of internal approval processes.
• Develop recommendations for corrective actions to address counter party non-compliance.
• Assist in the development and improvement of counter party eligibility requirements and related policies and procedures.
• Manage and monitor internal counter party risk exposures against corporate limits.
• Conduct credit risk analyses of emerging industry issues and industry trends.
• Find opportunities for operational improvement that streamline or improve existing processes.
• Perform periodic management reporting related to counter party credit risk and assist in developing presentations to senior management.

• BS/BA Degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related degree or equivalent along with 5+ years of related professional work experience in financial services, consulting, risk management, or a related field
• 3+ year of Counter party experience
• Ability to assess a company’s financial strength through analyzing its financial documents, statements, and other related materials
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced skills in Excel

• Excellent analytical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision

• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals 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.

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.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range $109,000 - $163,000 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.