Freddie Mac · 2 weeks ago
Operational Risk Business Lead (Cybersecurity)
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $188K/yr
8+ years expFreddie Mac is committed to making home possible for families across the country and is seeking an Operational Risk Business Lead to enhance their cybersecurity risk management practices. This role involves managing initiatives to implement cybersecurity processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRisk Management
Responsibilities
Establish relationships with information security and risk management teams, becoming a trusted adviser for cybersecurity risk, control and reporting challenges
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the firm’s information security processes and controls, and consult process owners as new initiatives, risks, threats, control activities, and issues emerge
Align and implement enterprise cybersecurity requirements for the division by working with Enterprise Ops & Tech, and business stakeholders to analyze changes, assess impact, refine implementation approach, and establish compliance reporting in response to third party cyber incidents
Lead engagements and presentations on top risks, trends and internal controls for senior department/divisional leadership, risk oversight, and cross-business consumption
Work independently or in collaboration with other stakeholder teams to ensure work is completed on time and aligned with professional standards
Leverage data analytics and automation knowledge to enhance current cybersecurity requirements and reporting processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 8-10+ years of relevant work experience; experience must include a minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity risk management
Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO, etc.)
Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices for risk management
Critical thinking and business risk analysis skills
Curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to deep dive into cybersecurity processes to identify and mitigate risks
Desire to collaborate with stakeholders from many IT, cybersecurity and risk management disciplines
Excellent professional writing skills and verbal communications to executive leadership
Ability to convey technical information to all groups and individuals concisely and clearly both verbally and in writing to individuals with varying technical experience
Ability to work well under minimal supervision, while maintaining calmness and clarity under pressure
Preferred
Previous formal cyber threat intelligence experience
Previous formal cyber incident response experience
Security certifications such as GCTI, CTIA, and CySA+ are desired. Additional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or CISSP are helpful
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Market-leading benefit programs
Annual incentive program
Company
Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac is a public government-sponsored enterprise that provides mortgage capital to lenders.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (181)
2024 (119)
2023 (100)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.58BKey Investors
DLP Capital
2025-12-30Post Ipo Debt· $108.4M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $343.2M
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $707M
Leadership Team
Dennis G. Hermonstyne
Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Peter Lillestolen
Vice President - MF Production and Sales, Targeted Affordable Housing
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