SF Risk - Policy - Advisor

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Job Description

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

As a valued contributor to the Single-Family Risk team, the Policy Advisor plays a key role in shaping and maintaining a strong, forward-looking policy framework that supports Fannie Mae’s strategic objectives. In this role, you will advise cross-functional partners on policy development and implementation, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk tolerance, regulatory expectations, and internal business standards. Your work will help safeguard the organization by translating regulatory requirements and risk considerations into clear, actionable policy guidance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Advise team members and business partners on the development, maintenance, and implementation of risk and policy frameworks aligned with Fannie Mae’s strategic priorities.
• Ensure Single-Family policies reflect appropriate risk tolerance and comply with applicable regulatory guidance, supervisory expectations, and internal governance standards.
• Provide guidance on internal policies, business standards, and regulatory interpretation to support sound risk and compliance decisions.
• Support policy change initiatives by assessing impacts, documenting requirements, and advising on implementation approaches.
• Develop and maintain policies that effectively balance risk management with business innovation, enabling responsible growth while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Single-Family business teams, and enterprise risk partners to ensure policies are consistent, well-governed, and effectively communicated.
• Partner with Digital Product teams to ensure policy requirements are accurately reflected in technology solutions.
• Monitor regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging risks and assess implications for existing policies.
• Support audits, examinations, and issue remediation efforts by preparing analysis, documentation, and responses as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to enhance policy clarity, usability, and governance effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS
 

Minimum Required Experiences
 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 6 years of experience in risk management, policy development, compliance, or regulatory-focused roles within financial services, consulting, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, regulatory guidance, and governance principles.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into clear, actionable policy guidance.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders.
• Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.

Desired Experiences
 

• Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end mortgage loan lifecycle and secondary market dynamics
• Experience drafting, maintaining, interpreting, or communicating mortgage or financial services policies within a regulated environment
• Familiarity with financial services regulators such as the FHFA.
• Experience with policy development, policy implementation, change management, or control frameworks.
• Experience supporting internal audits, regulatory exams, or issue management activities.
• Familiarity with Fannie Mae’s digital products including DU Validation Services and Income Calculator
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively to solve complex problems, challenge conventional approaches, and drive innovative policy solutions

KEY COMPETENCIES
 

• Risk and Compliance Acumen
• Policy Analysis and Development
• Regulatory Interpretation
• Stakeholder Partnership and Influence
• Attention to Detail and Sound Judgment
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication
• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving
• Analytical and risk mindset
• Data literacy

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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.

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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.

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