Compliance Business Lead Investigation Oversight

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This position plays a vital role in assessing Freddie Macs ability to manage risk and compliance with regulations and guidance issued by FinCEN FHFA and OFAC. The Compliance Business Lead of Investigation Oversight will be responsible for oversight of financial crime investigations manage internal relationships with first second and third line business partners and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and fraud prevention protocols. This role is ideal for a meticulous professional with a strong background in AML fraud detection andriskmanagement combined with excellent communication andstakeholder engagementskills.

• Strengthens the organizations ability to detect prevent and mitigate financial crimes safeguarding its assets reputation and customers.

• Enhances compliance with AML and fraud-related regulations reducing regulatory risks.

• Builds and maintains trusted relationships with regulators law enforcement agencies and industry partners fostering effective collaboration in combating financial crimes

• Drives the development of innovative investigative strategies and tools improving the efficiency and accuracy of fraud and AML detection

• Promotes a culture of awareness and accountability by providing training and insights into financial crime risks across the organization

• Contributes to the organizations overall risk management framework ensuring alignment with evolving industry standards and best practices

• Supports the technology infrastructure that drives the Financial Crimes Program

• Collaboratewith internal teams to identify patterns risks and root causes of financial crimes

• Promote awareness of financial crime risks across the organization

• Foster strongworking relationshipswith internal and external partners to facilitateinformation sharingand collaboration on financial crime prevention

• Stay updated on evolving financial crime trends regulatory changes and industry best practices

• Represent the organization in meetingsregulatory audits and industry forums

• Conduct thorough reviews of suspicious activity reports (SARs) customer transactions and high-riskaccounts

• Work with all divisions to ensure investigations are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies

• Support participate and identifyoperational improvementsand enhancements through daily work and special projects

• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified measured monitored and controlled in accordance withriskandcompliance policiesand procedures

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent and 8 years of overall experience

• 5 years of related experiencewith BSA/Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC requirements as well as a working knowledge of how those requirements are operationalized

• Prior proven experience with investigation and outreach activities with expertise in building out policies and procedures specific to regulations

• Expertise in applying Financial Crimes Compliance or Risk Management disciplines

• Proven experience in managing investigations and engaging with internal and external stakeholders

• Exceptional analytical problem-solving and decision-making skillswith the ability to think critically

• Proficiency in using AML and fraud detection software/tools

• Ability to operate as an initiative-taking pro-active team member with a flexible positive attitude

• Ability to empathically communicate complex topics in a manner that is appropriate for the audience

• Exercise good listening skills in a collaborative setting with a strategic focus on problem solving and driving results

• Work under limited direction as well as part of a team; independently determines and develops creative solutions to problems

• Interact with internal business partners senior management and other personnel on matters frequently requiring coordination across the lines of business

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

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