> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4584081-it-risk-professional](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4584081-it-risk-professional). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# IT Risk Professional

- **Company:** Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,000 - $131,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Accounting Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Business Process Modeling, Configuration Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Identity and Access Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Information Technology
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.freddiemac.com/us/en/job/JR17768

## About the Role

· 2-4 years of risk, control, compliance, or operational risk experience. Experience in Internal Audit or Information Technology is preferred

· Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or Business Administration, with an emphasis in Technology, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems, related field, or equivalent overall experience

· Ability to effectively collaborate with upstream and downstream risk and controls stakeholders and influence outcomes

· Understanding of NIST, SDLC, COBIT, ITIL, ISO, IT General Controls is preferred

· Certification in, or active pursuit of, one or more of the following is preferred: CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or other relevant credentials.

Keys to Success in this Role:

· Excel in a team environment as well as individually

· Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

· Self-motivated, proactive problem solver with the capability of managing multiple priorities

## Description

This role is within the Enterprise Operations & Technology Risk Management team, which provides comprehensive risk management support with a focus on Service Management and Global Operations (SMGO). We work closely with all three lines of defense, and business partners on risk reduction activities.

You will leverage your expertise to evaluate risks, assess adequacy of controls, provide audit support, and continually look for ways to streamline processes, including leveraging AI capabilities, within SMGO and other EO&T processes as needed. What's more, you will use your risk management experience to support leadership in achieving our top priorities of risk reduction, issue remediation, driving sustainability, and proactively identifying control/process gaps. Apply now and learn why there's #MoreAtFreddieMac!

Our Impact:

· Partner with our IT Stakeholders to understand and manage risks and controls associated with SMGO processes, serving as a liaison for 1LOD.

· Provide transparency of risk exposures through implementing sound reporting for risk-based decision making.

· Perform gap assessments, risk assessments, and advise on effective remediation, driving issues from inception to closure.

Your Impact:

In this role, you will be expected to:

· Understand and examine documented identity and access management processes and the associated risks & controls

· Provide risk insight for various processes within various ITIL modules (e.g., change management, release management, deployment management, configuration management, incident management, problem management, etc.)

· Ensure timely development of remediation action plans and support issue lifecycle management from inception to closure

· Coordinate audits and exams, acting as a liaison between 1LOD and oversight groups

· Provide risk and control guidance across other EO&T processes, as needed