In this compelling Compliance & Ethics (C&E) leadership position, you are the corporate ethics subject matter expert responsible for running the internal operations and end-to-end management of Fannie Mae’s Ethics Program (FM Ethics). FM Ethics administers the Code of Conduct, manages the FM Ethics Line, manages conflicts of interest (COI) and business courtesies (BC) disclosures, provides policy advice and guidance, develops ethics programming, upholds Fannie Mae’s commitment to non-retaliation, and fosters and maintains Fannie Mae’s ethical culture through training, outreach, and conducting assessments.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The Ethics – Program Management – Senior Director role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own while leading a team and working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
- Manage the FM Ethics intake function, including overseeing intake, triage, referral, tracking, and closing of inquiries and complaints.
- Manage Fannie Mae’s COI/BC Program from disclosure to resolution, including overseeing and conducting substantive evaluations and assessments of potential conflicts, advising on appropriate mitigating conditions, and providing advice and guidance to impacted employees and business units.
- Manage and administer the Code of Conduct and FM Ethics Program policies, standards, and procedures.
- Develop and oversee Ethics programming, training, awareness, and outreach.
- Regularly assess and developing programming to maintain Fannie Mae’s ethical culture.
- Identify trends, emerging risks, and insights gleaned from Ethics data.
- Prepare Ethics Program materials to regularly present to the Board of Directors.
- Provide regular briefings to executive leadership within C&E and across the company as appropriate.
- Lead horizontal initiatives and enhancements to integrate FM Ethics throughout the organization.
- Build and maintain collaborative working relationships across Fannie Mae, including C&E, Legal, HR, internal audit, investigative partners, and impacted business units.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with peer compliance professionals.
- Establish and approve goals and KPIs to advance the Ethics Program.
- Perform various team leadership functions, including fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment, facilitating regular performance and talent management processes, and developing strategic objectives for the team.
THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Minimum Required Experiences
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- At least 10 years of ethics experience
- At least 5 years of supervisory or management experience
- Excellent analytical capabilities as demonstrated by strong written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting an ethical culture and strong corporate values, professional discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters, and ability to comply with all organizational and professional ethical standards.
- Candidates must be self-motivated, able to excel in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate flexibility in responding to changes in assignments and job responsibilities, and have the ability to maintain positive working relationships with business partners across the company.
Desired Experiences
- At least 5 years of experience evaluating complex conflicts of interest.
- Experience with and knowledge of the financial services industry regulatory environment.
- Experience analyzing inquiries and complaints and interpreting corporate policies related to financial reporting, fraud, data exfiltration, harassment, discrimination, conflicts of interest, retaliation, among others.
- Experience with program level management and overseeing multiple ongoing projects.
- Experience with implementing technology, including onboarding, implementation, and change management.
Skills
- Compliance Evaluations
- Data Analysis, Interpretation & Visualization
- Design, Content Creation, and Editing Skills
- Governance and Compliance Skills
- Performance Measurement
- Program Evaluation
- Risk Assessment, Mitigation and Management Skills
Reference ID: REF13355K
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Fannie Mae is primarily a hybrid company. We embrace flexibility for our employees while providing office space for in-person work and collaboration. This role is classified as Hybrid. If you speak with a Recruiter, they will provide you with more information about the definition of this classification.
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 [email protected].
The hiring range for this role is set forth on each of our job postings located on Fannie Mae's Career Site. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee’s physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.
