Climate Risk Lead Associate (Finance Operational Risk Management Team) - Masco Corporation
Washington, DC
About the Job
Job Description As a valued colleague on our team, you will provide expert advice on, and guide team in, assessing and identifying potential risks that may threaten our reputation, safety, security, and/or financial success, as well as participate with key stakeholders across the enterprise and guide team in understanding business objectives.
*THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE*
The Model Risk Lead Associate role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
* Act as a source of knowledge related to Finance business process controls by coaching junior staff and monitoring testing progress.
* Provide day-to-day project management oversight of other Risk and Controls junior analysts and consultants (including project guidance and informal coaching).
* Conduct first level review of work and documentation. Communicate project team and risk objectives; inspire and motivate team members to achieve results.
* Assist with coordinating and administering assignments, monitoring team progress.
* Partner with Finance Business Partners on issue management, track results of remediation of issues opening, remediation, closure, facilitate appropriate corrective actions.
* Continually strengthen and improve the governance, risk and control environment of the organization acting as a key driver of change within the FORM team and the Finance division.
* Build and maintain relationships with business partners at the VP, Director, Manager and staff levels. Provide advice and share knowledge with business partner VP, Directors and Managers to strengthen governance, risk and control environments, as appropriate.
* Conduct RCSA/Risk Assessment Execution for processes within Finance including process mapping/walkthroughs, identification of risks and controls gaps and improvement opportunities.
Qualifications *THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM*
Minimum Required Experiences
* 4 years of related experience such as audit, risk assessment, risk management, internal control, etc.
* Experience in model lifecycle or model risk management strongly preferred
* Extensive knowledge of risk and controls
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Prior experience leading, coaching and training junior staff
* Strong project management skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks, self-prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
* Ability to interact effectively throughout the organization, develop cooperative relationships, and collect information
* Ability to be flexible and re-prioritize work as the needs of the business change
* Skilled in Excel
Desired Experiences
* Moderate knowledge of Climate and or ESG related risks and controls
* Bachelors degree or equivalent in business administration, accounting, finance, information systems, computer science
* Proven experience managing and leading change with a continuous improvement mindset. Strives to identify and implement best practices
* Strong consulting and influencing skills to work effectively at all levels and gain stakeholder buy-in
* Demonstrated knowledge of the mortgage industry and Fannie Mae's business operations as it applies to risk assessments is highly preferred
* Audit, controls testing and/or financial services experience highly preferred
* Prior experience with Workiva and Archer or other enterprise GRC equivalent
Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at careers_mailbox@fanniemae.com.
*THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE*
The Model Risk Lead Associate role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
* Act as a source of knowledge related to Finance business process controls by coaching junior staff and monitoring testing progress.
* Provide day-to-day project management oversight of other Risk and Controls junior analysts and consultants (including project guidance and informal coaching).
* Conduct first level review of work and documentation. Communicate project team and risk objectives; inspire and motivate team members to achieve results.
* Assist with coordinating and administering assignments, monitoring team progress.
* Partner with Finance Business Partners on issue management, track results of remediation of issues opening, remediation, closure, facilitate appropriate corrective actions.
* Continually strengthen and improve the governance, risk and control environment of the organization acting as a key driver of change within the FORM team and the Finance division.
* Build and maintain relationships with business partners at the VP, Director, Manager and staff levels. Provide advice and share knowledge with business partner VP, Directors and Managers to strengthen governance, risk and control environments, as appropriate.
* Conduct RCSA/Risk Assessment Execution for processes within Finance including process mapping/walkthroughs, identification of risks and controls gaps and improvement opportunities.
Qualifications *THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM*
Minimum Required Experiences
* 4 years of related experience such as audit, risk assessment, risk management, internal control, etc.
* Experience in model lifecycle or model risk management strongly preferred
* Extensive knowledge of risk and controls
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Prior experience leading, coaching and training junior staff
* Strong project management skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks, self-prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
* Ability to interact effectively throughout the organization, develop cooperative relationships, and collect information
* Ability to be flexible and re-prioritize work as the needs of the business change
* Skilled in Excel
Desired Experiences
* Moderate knowledge of Climate and or ESG related risks and controls
* Bachelors degree or equivalent in business administration, accounting, finance, information systems, computer science
* Proven experience managing and leading change with a continuous improvement mindset. Strives to identify and implement best practices
* Strong consulting and influencing skills to work effectively at all levels and gain stakeholder buy-in
* Demonstrated knowledge of the mortgage industry and Fannie Mae's business operations as it applies to risk assessments is highly preferred
* Audit, controls testing and/or financial services experience highly preferred
* Prior experience with Workiva and Archer or other enterprise GRC equivalent
Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at careers_mailbox@fanniemae.com.
Source : Masco Corporation