IT Risk Professional

Freddie Mac

. Partner with IT stakeholders to understand and manage risks and controls associated with Service Management and Global Operations processes, serving as a liaison for the first line of defense .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $87,000 - $131,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management, compliance, and operational risk with a strong focus on ITIL processes and effective remediation strategies. Proficient in conducting risk assessments and gap analyses while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance controls and streamline operations.

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Risk ManagementITIL ProcessesRisk AssessmentCISA CertificationInternal Audit Experience

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentGap AssessmentRemediation PlanningITILNISTSDLCCOBITISOIT General ControlsOperational Risk

Soft Skills

Collaborative Problem-SolvingAnalytical ThinkingSelf-MotivationInfluencing OutcomesManaging Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Service ManagementIdentity and Access ManagementAudit CoordinationAI Capabilities

Certifications & Qualifications

CISACRISCCISMCISSP

Industry Keywords

ComplianceOperational RiskRisk ControlsPrivacy ObligationsRegulatory Mandates

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with IT stakeholders to understand and manage risks and controls associated with Service Management and Global Operations processes, serving as a liaison for the first line of defense
Provide transparency of risk exposures through sound reporting for risk-based decision-making
Perform gap assessments and risk assessments
Advise on effective remediation and drive issues from inception to closure
Examine documented identity and access management processes and associated risks and controls
Provide risk insight for ITIL processes including change management, release management, deployment management, configuration management, incident management, and problem management
Develop timely remediation action plans and support issue lifecycle management
Coordinate audits and examinations, acting as a liaison between the first line of defense and oversight groups
Provide risk and control guidance across other Enterprise Operations & Technology processes as needed
Support leadership priorities including risk reduction, issue remediation, sustainability, and proactive identification of control and process gaps
Streamline processes, including leveraging AI capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years of risk, control, compliance, or operational risk experience
Experience in Internal Audit or Information Technology is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems or Business Administration, with an emphasis in Technology, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems, related field, or equivalent overall experience
Ability to effectively collaborate with upstream and downstream risk and controls stakeholders and influence outcomes
Understanding of NIST, SDLC, COBIT, ITIL, ISO, and IT General Controls is preferred
Certification in, or active pursuit of, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or other relevant credentials is preferred
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and individually
Creative and analytical problem-solving ability
Self-motivated, proactive problem-solving capability
Capability to manage multiple priorities
Commitment to acceptable use policies, regulatory mandates, privacy and security obligations, and required training programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive program eligibility
Comprehensive total rewards package
Market-leading benefit programs
Reasonable accommodation and other benefits and privileges of employment