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Financial Crimes - Mortgage Fraud Investigation - Manager (Single Family)

Yesterday Washington, DC

Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.

Job Description

As a valued leader on our team, you will manage a team who is responsible for single family mortgage fraud investigations at Fannie Mae. In this role, you

will lead a production-oriented team operating under strict deadlines and regulatory expectations, ensuring timely, accurate, and well documented escalation of potential mortgage fraud for investigation and SAR consideration.

In this role, you will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership over investigative work, while fostering a high-performing, engaged team of investigators.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The Financial Crimes- Mortgage Fraud- Manager (Single Family) 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:

  • Leading and managing a high-volume team responsible for reviewing and dispositioning risk-based findings in support of enterprise fraud and compliance objectives.


  • Oversee planning, conducting, and documenting inquiries into allegations of mortgage fraud and reconciliation of fraud risk or recommendation of an investigation.


  • Review reports on allegations of mortgage fraud, including fraud related to the origination, processing and underwriting of loans, and sale and servicing of a loan or REO property.


  • Set parameters for resolving conflicts between allegations and facts, as well as analyze and evaluate investigative progress to reassess priorities, leads, and direction based on predetermined goals and objectives.


  • Mentor, research, and preparation of investigative reports and statistical data in accordance with established policies and procedures.


  • Ensuring all regulatory, procedural, and internal deadlines are consistently met, including validation, analysis, and approval milestones.


  • Driving continuous improvement across processes, job aids, and quality controls to improve throughput while maintaining accuracy.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences

  • 6 years' experience conducting or overseeing investigative, analytical, or risk-based reviews within financial services, compliance, fraud, or related discipline.


  • Strong understanding of mortgage fraud typologies, mortgage industry regulations, and risk management frameworks.


  • Ability to communicate and present to all levels of management, including executive leadership.

Desired Experiences

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent


  • Strong people-leadership capability, including coaching, sustaining morale, and driving consistent results


  • Working knowledge of internal systems such as Loan Quality Connect System (LQCS), Fraud Investigation Management System (FIMS), and enterprise reporting tools (e.g., Tableau) is strongly preferred.

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  • Professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or equivalent are preferred.

Target Salary Range: $123,000 - $161,000 a year

Qualifications
Active Directory (AD), Active Directory (AD), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Authentication Management, Backup and Recovery (Software), Business Insight Skills, Business Process Management Skills, Calendar and Scheduling Tools, Cleaning and Transforming Data, Cloud Technology, Collaborating Cross-Functionally, Communicating in Technical Writing, Communicating Technical Information, Communication, Configuration Management (CM), Conflict Resolution, Coordination, Customer and Market Insights, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), CyberArk, Cybersecurity Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Interpretation {+ 60 more}

Education:
Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)

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For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.

Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form.

The hiring range for this role is set forth below. 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 here.

Requisition compensation:
123000
to
161000

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC, Plano, TX, Reston, VA
Job ID: Fannie-JR2098
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-13T19:32:31

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Holiday Events
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Financial Counseling
      • Relocation Assistance
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Promote From Within
      • Internship Program
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
    • Diversity and Inclusion