Audit Associate

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Position Overview:

If you are a self-motivated critical thinker with a passion for multifamily real estate Freddie Mac might be the employer for you. We are looking for an Audit Associate for our Counterparty Risk & Compliance (CRC) groups Audit team. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are a must!

The Audit Team within Counterparty Risk & Compliance performs operational audits of Freddie Macs Multifamily Seller/Servicers annually to assess their compliance with contractual eligibility loan origination and loan servicing requirements and to assess operational risks posed to Freddie Mac by the Seller/Servicer network.

As an Audit Associate you will analyze and test each Seller/Servicers compliance with the Multifamily Seller/Servicer Guide and governing securitization documents in the following areas: Overall Control Environment Underwriting Loan Administration Asset Management Accounting and AML OFAC and Fraud. You will assist Audit Leads with open discussions with Freddie Mac Partners and Business Units regarding specific customer attributes and potential shortfalls. To be successful test work should be completed within predetermined timeframes.

Our Impact:

Counterparty Risk & Compliance is responsible for the evaluation and management of Freddie Macs exposure to its approved counterparties operational risk. CRC achieves its mission through the various activities described as follows: approves new Seller/Servicers and reviews annual Seller/Servicer certifications to ensure continued eligibility; performs multiple risk mitigation activities including portfolio seizures transfers of servicing and approval of Seller/Servicer organizational changes; conducts annual audits to assess the operational and financial strength of the Multifamily Seller/Servicer network and compliance with Freddie Mac requirements; terminates Seller/Servicers for poor performance or low production. CRC is also responsible for maintaining the Multifamily Divisions ratings as both a Master Servicer and Special Servicer.

Your Impact:

As an Audit Associate you will identify areas where Seller/Servicers can strengthen their controls and improve their processes. Your contributions will support the teams ongoing monitoring of operational risks posed to Freddie Mac by our Seller/Servicer network.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a business-related discipline (Finance Accounting Real Estate etc.)

• 0-2 years of experience in commercial real estate

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products especially Excel and Word

• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and timely on projects with specific and measurable due dates and goals

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize and be self-directed

• Excellent critical thinking skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

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