Senior Risk Management Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Execute tactical implementation of ERM Programs and Risk Management Training Programs.

• Support the Second Line of Defense risk governance and assist in the development and documentation of the annual ERM Plan.

• Engage in operational process mapping related to key MBS issuance and administration activities.

• Aid in the identification, analysis, remediation, management, and reporting of risk across various business areas and corporate stakeholders.

• Help in the development, promotion, tracking, and execution of ERM projects and programs using PMP methodologies.

• Plan, execute, monitor, and report on ERM programs, projects, and initiatives until completion.

• Create project and program plans that outline tasks, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.

• Organize stakeholder meetings, document minutes, track tasks, issues, and reporting.

• Maintain records of the ERM program.

• Collaborate with front-line management and Executives regarding program, initiative, and project statuses.

• Escalate significant risks, issues, and challenges while coordinating the resolution of any impediments.

• Liaise with Internal Audit, Compliance, and FHFA regulators.

• Develop project management methodologies, metrics, reporting, and monitoring systems.

• Ensure quality assurance for reporting, artifacts, and assertions.

• Collaborate with business units to create risk mitigation and program performance plans.

• Act as a risk liaison and subject-matter expert between business units and Risk Management.

• Promote ERM risk management plans and priorities through education and engagement efforts.

• Conduct gap and data analysis to address program deficiencies.

• Assess training needs within the organization and design, develop, and assist in delivering risk management training.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and enhance programs accordingly.

• Produce and distribute newsletters, presentations, and exercises.

• Stay updated on developments in risk management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Preferred: PMP certification either obtained or in progress.

• Preferred: Scrum Master Certification either obtained or in progress.

• Familiarity with Agile process mapping methodologies.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in Risk Management and/or Consulting.

• At least 3 years of experience in risk management programs or project management, including hardware/software implementations and Governance Risk and Control (GRC) tool implementations.

• A minimum of 2–3 years of demonstrated experience in process mapping or project management within an Agile environment, with familiarity in the methodology.

• Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

• Capability to work efficiently in a dynamic, virtual work environment with cross-functional, innovative teams.

• Ability to foster knowledge-sharing, encouragement, and respect within a virtual setting.

• Proficiency in proactively identifying enhancements and issues in the Risk Program, conducting research, and presenting and/or implementing solutions with management support.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to credibly challenge peers and business partners while effectively conveying risk exposure and remediation actions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products: advanced user in Outlook and Word, moderate user in Excel, Visio, and PowerBI.

• Experience with process mapping tools such as Visio or similar applications.

• Successful completion of a background investigation, which may include a credit check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance bonus.

• 401k match.

• Healthcare coverage.

• PTO.

• A broad range of additional benefits.