Single-Family Acquisitions Third-Party Risk Governance Professional

Overview

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.

Position Overview:

Are you excited by the chance to create an impact and work in a fast-paced, multifaceted, and agile environment? Do you have experience with risk, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of the primary and secondary mortgage markets? Freddie Mac’s Single-Family division is expanding its Third-Party Risk program, and we’re seeking a motivated professional to support the development and execution of first-line oversight activities across business lines.

As a Third-Party Risk Governance Professional, you will contribute to the implementation of governance and reporting structures, collaborate across risk types, and help ensure consistent oversight of Seller/Servicers throughout the third-party lifecycle. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic risk management environment and work closely with experienced leaders across the company.

We invite you to apply today and support our mission to #makehomepossible!

The Single-Family Seller/Servicer Risk team is responsible for running and leading all aspects of the risks associated with Sellers and Servicers we engage with while supporting Freddie Mac’s primary mission. Our team works with business partners across the enterprise to ensure we can identify, quantify, mitigate and communicate the risk associated with our Seller/Servicers. The Seller/Servicer Risk team ensures there is single point accountability to lead all risk types and communicate effectively across the organization.

As a Third-Party Risk Governance Professional, you will play a key role in supporting the risk oversight of Freddie Mac’s relationships with financial institutions and third-party entities. You’ll apply foundational knowledge of risk management principles to help assess, monitor, and report on third-party risks across the lifecycle. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to specialized projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build expertise in governance and regulatory compliance.

You will be responsible for the following functions as a key member of the Seller/Servicer Oversight team:

• Assist in developing and maintaining governance and policy documentation
• Support oversight activities for Seller/Servicers in alignment with third party risk management lifecycle
• Monitor ongoing performance and risk indicators
• Track issue management and remediation efforts
• Contribute to reporting and risk transparency initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Risk, Business, Information Systems), or equivalent experience, preferred
• At least 2 - 4 years of experience in financial services, risk management, or third-party oversight
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is a must
• Familiarity with third-party risk lifecycle concepts and regulatory expectations (e.g., FHFA)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to evolving priorities

• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Comfortable communicating with various stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

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 $84,000 - $126,000 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.