Finance 1st Line Risk Senior Manager

Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home. Job Description As a valued leader on our team, you will collaborate with leadership in the development and implementation of strategic plans for assessing and identifying potential risks that may threaten our reputation, safety, security, and/or financial success, as well as work with team members and leadership to communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders across the enterprise, and understand business objectives. THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Finance 1st Line Risk Senior Manager role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities: Lead the Finance 1ST Line Risk Team responsible for identifying business areas and processes that may pose potential risks to the enterprise, and partner with leadership to design and implement risk identification processes. Manage team efforts to evaluate, synthesize, and report the impact of proposed and emerging risks across Finance, connecting risk assessment results with broader market, industry, and enterprise trends. Serve as a trusted liaison across Finance, risk, and system implementation teams by providing guidance, approvals, and practical solutions for complex domains that connect operational systems, business processes, and control expectations. Lead, coach, and develop managers, associates, FTEs, and consultants while fostering open communication, diverse perspectives, sound ethical behaviors, and a psychologically safe team environment. THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM Minimum Required Experiences: 6 Years of relevant risk and controls assessment and/or assurance experience Strong risk management expertise within Finance, including the ability to manage a large or complex portfolio of work and connect operational systems, business processes, risks, and controls to senior management insights Proven ability to communicate complex processes clearly to broad audiences, present to senior stakeholders, and facilitate open, constructive communication to drive practical solutions Strategic, enterprise-focused mindset with experience developing and implementing program strategy, driving continuous improvement and efficiencies, influencing others, and addressing difficult issues with sound judgment Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work Desired Experiences: Bachelor degree or equivalent Professional certification(s) such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant risk, audit, or accounting credentials preferred Finance Operational Risk - Risk Management - Senior Manager Target Pay Range: $155,000 - $209,000 a year #LI-Hybrid #LI-ME Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Level Degree (Required) The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers. For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote. Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form. The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here. Requisition compensation: 155000 to 209000 Tackle America’s biggest housing challenges using the latest technology and AI, while collaborating with experts in their fields. Join our energizing environment—you’re invited to apply. Join our talent community to be the first to hear about happenings at Fannie Mae and share your experience to hear about potential job opportunities for you. As a Fortune 25 company, Fannie Mae expands access to housing across America. Powered by the latest tech and AI, our innovative products and services drive the mortgage industry forward. We believe that prioritizing our people’s growth and success is essential to achieving our business goals and fulfilling our purpose.