Lead Associate, Enterprise Operational Risk – Risk Management

Fannie Mae

. Lead and guide risk assessments to identify operational risks and potential enterprise implications .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $123,000 - $161,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational risk management and enterprise risk assessment, with a strong ability to translate complex risk information into actionable business recommendations. Proven experience in fostering a risk-aware culture through collaboration and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operational Risk ManagementEnterprise Risk AssessmentRisk AnalysisStrong Analytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentControlsGovernanceComplianceAuditRisk Exposure EvaluationRisk Resolution DocumentationTrend MonitoringImpact EvaluationArtificial Intelligence

Soft Skills

CuriosityAdaptabilityCollaborationAccountabilityContinuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

Operational RisksEnterprise ImplicationsBusiness ObjectivesRisk CultureComplex Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and guide risk assessments to identify operational risks and potential enterprise implications
Partner with stakeholders across the organization to understand business objectives, processes, and emerging risks
Guide analyses, assessments, and reports identifying risk exposure and evaluating proposed risks and impacts
Monitor risk information, processes, and controls to identify trends, gaps, and risk-reduction opportunities
Document risk resolutions, control guidelines, and recommendations
Guide team reviews of business strategies and translate risk insights into practical recommendations
Contribute to an enterprise risk culture focused on judgment, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 years of relevant professional experience
Curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (desired experience)
Experience in operational risk, enterprise risk management, risk assessment, controls, governance, compliance, audit, or a related discipline
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to translate complex risk information into clear business recommendations
Experience collaborating across functions and guiding work in a complex, highly regulated environment
Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive program eligibility, subject to program terms
Health benefits
Life benefits
Voluntary Lifestyle benefits
Other benefits and perks supporting physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being
Flexible work arrangement (Flex)