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Fannie Mae · 2 days ago

Ethics & Compliance Risk Principal

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$172K/yr - $239K/yr

8+ years exp

Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance, and they are seeking an Ethics & Compliance Risk Principal to enhance their ethics and investigations team. This role involves vendor management, program management, and process improvement to foster an ethical culture within the organization.

Financial Services

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison with the external ethics vendor responsible for investigations, case management, and ethics program delivery

Ensure vendor compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and company standards

Monitor vendor handling of case intake, triage, referral, tracking, and closure of ethics inquiries and complaints

Review investigation summaries and validate findings for accuracy and completeness

Oversee preparation of ethics program reports and investigation outcomes provided by the vendor

Present consolidated insights and program status to senior management, executive leadership, and the Board

Ensure vendor effectively manages Conflicts of Interest (COI) and Business Courtesies (BC) disclosures, including evaluation and resolution

Review and approve guidance provided to employees and business units

Validate vendor-developed governance documents, policies, procedures, and training materials

Ensure alignment with organizational ethics standards and regulatory expectations

Maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams (Legal, HR, Audit) and external regulators, law enforcement, and compliance peers

Coordinate responses to escalated issues and regulatory inquiries

Qualification

Ethics program managementVendor managementProcess improvementAnalytical capabilitiesRisk managementProject managementProfessional discretionCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborationFlexibility

Required

8 years of experience in ethics program management, vendor management, or process improvement

Demonstrated experience in assessing complex investigations and evaluating conflicts of interest

Excellent analytical capabilities, with strong written and oral communication skills

Commitment to promoting an ethical culture and strong corporate values

Professional discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters

Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate flexibility, and maintain positive working relationships across the company

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Bachelor's Level Degree

Preferred

Juris Doctorate degree

Experience in internal or government investigations, or corporate/government ethics positions

Experience with financial services industry regulatory environment

Experience analyzing inquiries and complaints, interpreting corporate policies related to financial reporting, fraud, data exfiltration, harassment, discrimination, conflicts of interest, and retaliation

Experience with program-level management and overseeing multiple ongoing projects

Experience implementing technology, including onboarding, change management, and data analysis/visualization

Experience with risk assessment, mitigation, and management