IT Risk Manager

4 weeks ago

Bloomington, Illinois, United States Freddie Mac Full time

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

Position Overview:

The EO&T RM team is part of the EO&T Division and provides risk management over EO&T at Freddie Mac

The Information Technology Risk Manager will be part of this team and focus on implementing control testing and Process review and improvement, data analytics, identifying process improvement opportunities and providing risk advisory support for EO&T. As part of the First Line of Defense the candidate will work closely with risk partners in the Second and Third Line of Defense.

Our Impact:

Staff members on the Risk Management control testing/process governance team are highly-skilled risk management, and/or technology professionals with a demonstrated ability to provide beneficial risk management and advisory services to Freddie Mac. We play a meaningful role in crafting Freddie Mac's approach to managing Information & Technology risk by providing independent, objective, and valuable assurance of risk management, automation, governance, and controls

Your Impact:

(Project Execution)

  • Work independently or as part of a risk management team and ensure work is completed on time and in keeping with professional standards.
  • Perform and document work such as procedure development, walkthroughs and controls testing in accordance with the risk management standards.
  • Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to our industry.
  • Using data analytics and automation knowledge to improve current processes around issue management and risk management.
  • Consult with internal teams on areas of risk related to common infrastructure (e.g. network, UNIX, databases) and information security (e.g. governance, security monitoring, threat and vulnerability).
  • Conduct internal training sessions to share knowledge and standard methodologies.

(Process and Control Testing)

  • Identify and use data sources to drive analytical insights into Freddie Mac's technology infrastructure.
  • Support control and Process testing team with hands-on testing

(Knowledge Management)

  • Maintain IT Risk knowledge through ongoing research and review of industry publications.
  • Contribute to team knowledge by leading teamwide training and knowledge shares
  • Run and improve EO&T RM's technology lab to explore new tools / technologies and facilitate the team's training.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8-10 years working experience. Experience must include a minimum of 4 years in Information & Technology or Information Security.
  • Relevant degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration with an emphasis in Technology, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems or related field
  • Implementation experience or compliance review experience of industry standards to include COBIT, NIST, ISO, or ITIL
  • Platform, middleware, and application audit experience to include experience with the various levels of the OSI model and technologies including Windows, Unix and, Oracle.
  • Basic knowledge of cloud-based tools, applications and vendors such as AWS, Azure, or Google.
  • Deep knowledge of NIST, SDLC, COBIT, ITIL, ISO, IT General Controls preferred
  • Preferred CISA, CISSP, GLEG, GIAC, CISM

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience and understanding of security technologies and tools
  • Ability to communicate complex analyses tailored to a variety of audiences with varying levels of technical understanding
  • Experience working in agile environments

Keys to Success in this Role

  • Must work well in teammate environment as well as individually
  • Must work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
  • Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

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'll 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 and register with our referral code: MAC.

Time-type:Full timeJob Category:RiskFLSA Status:Exempt

The anticipated annualized base salary range for this position is $123,000 to $185,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.

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