MF Risk - Risk Analysis - Director

Job Description

As a Multifamily (MF) Counter party Risk Analysis Director, you will evaluate and manage operational and compliance risks for MF Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) lenders. You will provide strategic leadership, guiding a team that delivers independent oversight of operational and compliance risks, combine risk‑management expertise and relationships to produce insightful analysis, advise leadership on emerging exposures, and strengthen the risk framework supporting the MF business.

You will also oversee technology platforms and infrastructure initiatives to enhance risk analytics and reporting capabilities.

Location:

In‑office position based out of Washington, DC or Plano, TX offices.

The Impact You Will Make

Key Responsibilities Include

Counter party Risk Assessments

• Establish, conduct, and lead comprehensive evaluations of DUS lenders and servicers, including detailed operational performance reviews, third‑party risk, and compliance risk assessments.

• Review and evaluate counter parties’ adherence to the MF DUS Guide, Program Rules, and applicable regulatory obligations.

• Escalate material risks and adverse trends to senior management with clear, concise recommendations.

• Assist in detailed due diligence on new counter parties as part of the approval and onboarding process.

People Management

• Demonstrate proven success managing teams and multi‑tier leadership structures in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment.

• Lead organizational change, implement automation, and optimize processes for efficiency and scalability.

• Drive goal setting, performance management, and operational metrics to achieve outcomes.

Risk Monitoring and Surveillance

• Perform ongoing monitoring of lender performance, including operational and financial risks, using dashboards and risk indicators to identify emerging risks and trends.

• Assess the efficiency of operations, the robustness of risk management strategies, and the adequacy of internal controls implemented by DUS lenders.

• Incorporate innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) in a controlled manner, including model ownership, human‑in‑the‑loop controls, and change management.

• Recommend and track mitigation actions for elevated risk issues related to counter parties.

Governance and Risk Framework Support

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of compliance test protocols, policies, procedures, and risk controls governing counter party risk management.

• Represent Multifamily counter party operational risk perspectives at decision forums, presenting findings and detailed insights on lender performance.

• Ensure alignment with enterprise risk management standards and regulatory expectations.

Collaboration and Relationship Management

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent understanding of counter party strength and risk exposures.

• Communicate key risk insights and provide feedback to lenders to promote strong and sustainable relationships.

• Partner with enterprise technology, information security, and business resiliency teams to ensure compliance with guide requirements and coordinated oversight.

• Act as a subject‑matter expert and trusted advisor for counter party remediation matters, including technology transformation and control programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Experiences & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in operational risk management, counter party and third‑party risk, technology risk, or regulated financial services.

• 6+ years of experience as a people manager.

Desired Experiences & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance, business, or risk management.

• Deep knowledge of the Multifamily lending or commercial real estate finance sector, including agency expertise.

• Deep understanding of Multifamily lending and servicing operations, including underwriting workflows, asset management, reporting, and other functional areas.

• Proven people leadership with experience building and developing high‑performing teams.

• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex operational risks into clear recommendations.

• Audit, compliance risk analysis, and control testing…