Enterprise Operational Control Testing Manager

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Are you excited by the chance to create an impact and work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile environment? Do you have experience with Finance, operational controls testing, audit, or other operational risk assurance activities, and strong analytical and communication skills, and knowledge of the business and/or primary and secondary mortgage markets? Are you inquisitive, detailed, and passionate about learning? If so, please apply to the Enterprise Operational Control Testing Manager role.

This position is onsite in McLean, VA.

The Enterprise Business Risk & Control Office is a new team at Freddie Mac responsible for facilitating efficient, effective, and consistent management of non-financial risks across Freddie Mac’s first line divisions. We are building a highly motivated team that enjoys driving change and identifying improvement opportunities and solutions. The Centralized Testing group within this team is accountable for executing operational control and compliance testing for all businesses and functions across the firm.

Note:

this role will be largely focused on Finance activities at Freddie Mac.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Perform control test of design and test of operating effectiveness, producing thorough, high quality work papers with appropriate evidence to support conclusions
• Review test work paper results including but not limited to control design, attributes and associated test procedures and sampling methodologies, identify gaps and/or recommendations
• Provide guidance to testers to help them develop robust and efficient test procedures
• Perform reviews timely and execute testing in adherence with procedures and documentation requirements
• Manage control test related data in GRC Tool for accuracy and completeness
• Challenge status quo. Identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes, including testing automation
• Drive efficiency and timeliness by actively managing team workload
• Support enterprise self-testing initiatives for consistent reporting, efficiencies, timeliness and process improvements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years of overall experience with a minimum of 5 years of control testing and/or audit experience
• 2 years of management experience
• Preferred relevant professional certifications (CIA, CPA,CISA etc.)
• Knowledge of Finance and its key functions, including understanding of stress testing and capital planning
• Previous big four experience is a plus

• Self-motivated and results-oriented mindset
• Analytical thinker with intellectual curiosity in investigating open-ended questions
• Detail oriented with the ability to think holistically and creatively
• Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment
• Produce high-quality work products
• Passionate about learning
• Team player with excellent work ethics and a positive, can-do attitude!

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…