Senior Director, Internal Audit - Quantitative Modeling

Company Description: At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do makes an affordable home a reality and a difference in the lives of Americans. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing industry while being part of an inclusive team thriving in an energizing, flexible environment. Here, you will help lead our industry forward and make your career. Job Description: In this highly visible leadership position, you will be accountable for establishing the overall direction of the Internal Audit modeling team, focused on auditing the model development life cycle activities as well as being a key advisor to senior leadership within the three lines of defense. THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKEThe Senior Director, Internal Audit - Quantitative Modeling role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:* Motivate, influence, and develop a team of Internal Audit modeling professionals. Provide strategic direction for auditing key model applications across the enterprise, evolving the audit methodology to address new technologies and emerging risks, and developing points of view on existing processes and emerging risks for senior management within the company.* Serve as a key advisor to the Internal Audit Modeling Vice President and the Chief Audit Executive regarding risks, controls, and regulatory compliance in the first and second lines of defense.* Work closely with model development (first line of defense) and model risk management (second line of defense) in auditing the overall model development lifecycle activities to assist in identifying emerging risks and trends within the enterprise.* Establish strong partnerships with key members of management, regulators, and our external auditors to drive actions for improvement across the enterprise.* Oversee continuous risk monitoring to ensure the audit plan is dynamic and considers emerging risks and the changing business landscape. * Develop the audit and business skills of modeling specialists to inspire engagement, drive risk identification and develop risk-based audit approaches that are responsive to emerging risk and innovative technologies. Qualifications: THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAMMinimum Required Experience* 8 years of relevant leadership experience in internal audit, modeling, or analyticsLeadership Skills* Adept at working with people having different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively to work toward a common goal* Collective capabilities for leadership, including leading teams, giving feedback, coaching, and mentoring* Influencing including negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings, and resolving conflict* Adept at managing project plans, resources, and people to ensure successful project completion* Proficient written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to deliver complex technical information to diverse audiences in a meaningful way* Demonstrated experience with stakeholder management and interactions with regulatory entities.* Ability to present information and/or ideas to an audience through clear and engaging visualizationsTechnical Skills* Experience auditing models and the model development lifecycle* Experience applying advanced econometric and statistical techniques to time series, panel data, discrete event modeling, mortgage performance modeling, property and financial asset valuation, and other quantitative problems in mortgage financeDesired Experience* Advanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or similar quantitative discipline* Leadership experience in internal audit at a large firm* Knowledge of the Secondary Mortgage MarketAdditional Information: Job Reference ID: REF9570XThe future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at careers.fanniemae.com.Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at .