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. Continue your career journey 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 information technology, 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. Apply now and learn why there’s #More At Freddie Mac !

The Enterprise Business Risk & Control Office is a new function at Freddie Mac responsible for facilitating efficient, effective, and consistent management of non-financial risks across Freddie Mac’s first line divisions. The centralized testing team within this function is responsible for executing operational control and compliance testing for all business areas across the firm.

Note:

this role will be largely focused on information technology 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

• 8+ years of overall experience with a minimum of 5 years of control testing and/or audit experience in Information Technology or Information Security
• 2 years of management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferably in MIS, Business Administration with an emphasis in Technology, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems or a related field
• Preferred relevant professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA etc.)
• Knowledge of NIST, SDLC, COBIT, ITIL, ISO, IT General Controls preferred
• 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 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 of $125,000 - $187,000 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.