Technology Operations Risk Senior

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Position Overview:

The Technology Operations Risk Senior serves as an embedded First Line of Defense (1LOD) risk professional, partnering with business, technology, and operations leaders to proactively identify, assess, document, and manage technology and operational risks. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment, supporting complex technology environments spanning applications, cloud services, data platforms, and operational processes.

This position is designed for a senior‑level risk practitioner who plays a key role in regulatory and internal governance execution, including preparation and coordination of risk deliverables, executive‑level materials, and technology risk forum content.

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Our Impact:

The Technology Risk function strengthens the firm’s control environment by embedding risk awareness into technology‑enabled processes. The team works closely with application, platform, and operations teams to support proactive risk identification, issue management, technology resilience, and operational readiness. The team also supports Single Family Acquisitions teams with internal and external oversight deliverables, ensuring compliance and consistent messaging to governing bodies.

Your Impact:Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience; advanced studies degree preferred

• Typically 5 - 7 years of experience in IT operations, IT project management, audit, compliance, technology risk, operational risk, or a business related field

• Demonstrated experience in producing executive-level reports, with a focus on delivering clear, concise, and data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making.

• Proven ability to design and deliver impactful presentations and facilitate forums for senior technology executive leadership, ensuring effective communication of complex technical concepts and strategic initiatives.

• Strong working knowledge of technology domains, including applications, cloud services, infrastructure, and service operations

• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, manage complex deliverables, and apply sound judgment in risk‑sensitive contexts

• Strong analytical and written communication skills, including the ability to translate technical detail into clear, executive‑ and regulator‑ready risk narratives

• Project Management skills in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational and time-management abilities to ensure timely and successful completion of objectives.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Comfortable engaging credibly with senior technology leaders, auditors, and regulatory counterparts

• Able to balance risk rigor with practical execution, influencing outcomes without formal authority

• Strong attention to detail, documentation quality, and follow‑through

• Capable of managing multiple timelines tied to governance forums, regulatory deliverables, and audit cycles

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Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Exempt

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 $98,000 - $148,000 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.