Lead Internal Auditor - ERM and C&E (Hybrid)

Company: Fannie Mae
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 25, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description
As a valued colleague on our team, you will provide expert advice on, and guide a team in, assessing and identifying potential risks that may threaten our operations, reputation, and/or financial success, as well as engage with key stakeholders across the enterprise to provide thought leadership. You will focus on risks, controls, and governance in the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Compliance & Ethics (C&E) divisions. -THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKEThe Lead Internal Auditor - ERM and C&E 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:

• Lead team in defining audit/review objectives and conducting control design and operating effectiveness assessments to evaluate and improve the strength of the control environment.
• Participate in continuous risk monitoring activities to support division-wide continuous risk assessment and auditing efforts.
• Leverage available data and analytical tools during the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of the audit/review lifecycle.
• Manage project plans, resources, and people to ensure successful audit/review project completion, including supervisory workpaper review and development of junior associates.
• Identify and recommend improvements to processes and controls to drive efficiency. -
• Perform root cause and impact analyses, document internal control issues, and evaluate and validate management corrective actions.
• Communicate audit/review scope, issues, risks, and recommendations to management in written reports and oral presentations.
  Qualifications
  THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAMMinimum Required Experience
  • 4 years of relevant experience.
  • 2-4 years working experience in risk-based auditing, accounting, risk management, management consulting, or financial data analysis.
  • Core audit certification (i.e. CPA, CIA) or relevant specialty certification.Desired Experience
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
    • Prior experience in the Financial Services industry.
    • 7 years of professional experience in a related discipline (e.g., risk management, compliance and ethics, internal/external audit, SOX, operations), ideally with an accounting or consulting firm, financial services organization, or regulatory agency.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage teams to perform independent risk reviews including control design assessments, utilizing industry common and leading practices.
    • Knowledge of the Mortgage industry.
    • Experience using data and analytical tools in audit planning, execution, and/or reporting.Skills
      • Critical thinking skills.
      • Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
      • Strong work ethic, excellent use of discretion and judgment and the ability to work under pressure and multi-task on various assignments.
      • Adept at managing multiple priorities and leading through ambiguity.
      • Influencing including negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings, and resolving conflict.
      • Skilled in presenting information and/or ideas to an audience in a way that is engaging and easy to understand.Tools
        • Experience using enterprise risk, governance, and control platforms (e.g., Archer) and electronic audit workpaper documentation systems (e.g., TeamMate+, AuditBoard).
        • Skilled in Microsoft Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau or similar data analytic and data visualization tools.
          Additional Information
          The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling /careers.Fannie Mae is primarily a hybrid company. - We embrace flexibility for our employees while providing office space for in-person work and collaboration. - This role is classified as hybrid. If you speak with a Recruiter, they will provide you with more information about the definition of this classification.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 .The hiring range for this role is set forth on each of our job postings located on Fannie Mae's Career Site. 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 -

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