SF Counterparty Risk - Risk Analysis - Senior Associate

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

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

As a Senior Associate - Counterparty Risk Analysis (Single-Family), you will evaluate the financial strength and risk profile of prospective lenders. Your analysis will inform onboarding decisions and support effective risk management aligned with Fannie Mae's risk appetite.

THE WORK YOU WILL DO

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of prospective lenders, including financial statements, capital, and liquidity.

• Assess applicant eligibility against credit standards and risk thresholds.

• Identify and communicate financial and operational risks.

• Develop data-driven approval, conditional approval, or decline recommendations.

• Partner with Risk, Credit, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure consistent reviews.

• Monitor trends and support improvements to risk frameworks.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experience

• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, credit risk, counterparty risk, or related discipline.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and assess risk profiles.
• Curiosity and adaptability learning and responsibly applying new techniques, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.

Desired Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in financial services, mortgage industry, or lender risk evaluation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Key Skills & Competencies
• Financial Analysis & Risk Assessment

#LI - TW1 - Hybrid

Qualifications
Collaborating, Counterparty Risk, Cross Functional Projects, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Identifying Risks, Process Improvements, Risk Analysis

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.

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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:
96000
to
124000

Client-provided location(s): Plano, TX

Job ID: Fannie-JR2541

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-31T19:24:57