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SF Counterparty Risk - Risk Analysis - Lead Associate

Yesterday Plano, TX

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 colleague on our team, you will guide efforts to monitor and identify risks impacting a business group or the broader organization. You will lead and coordinate risk-related activities across teams, analyze risk trends, facilitate discussions to develop solutions, and partner with stakeholders to implement effective risk mitigation strategies

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The SF Counterparty Risk - Risk Analysis - Lead Associate role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care, so you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

  • Monitor, identify, and assess risks affecting business operations and organizational objectives.
  • Coordinate and align risk management activities across multiple teams and business groups.
  • Analyze risk data and trends, collaborating with partners to develop practical, effective solutions.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Execute plans and decisions to avoid, reduce, or remediate risk exposure.
  • Remediate Cash Management servicer review results through root cause analysis, trend identification, and problem solving.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance existing program content, training materials, documentation, and communications to strengthen risk management practices.

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Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences

  • 4 years of relevant professional experience

Desired Experiences

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Mortgage Payment Posting and Remittance
  • Custodial Accounting & Investor Reporting
  • Familiarity with cash flow processes, combined with strong knowledge of custodial reconciliations and Fannie Mae investor reporting schedules
  • Experience in risk assessment and management, including evaluating and designing controls, conducting impact assessments, identifying control gaps, and remediating risk
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and engagingly to diverse audiences
  • Experience determining root causes of operational issues and implementing corrective actions
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data to identify trends and relationships that inform sound conclusions
  • Proven experience gathering and synthesizing accurate information to explain concepts and address critical business questions

Single Family Counterparty Risk - Risk Analysis - Lead Associate

Target Pay Range: $123,000 - $161,000

L1-TW1-Hybrid

Qualifications
Leadership, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation

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): Plano, TX
Job ID: Fannie-JR2183
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-15T19:23:09

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