VP, Technology, Data, Third-Party Risk Oversight

Fannie Mae

VP, Technology, Data, and Third-Party Risk Oversight leading risk assessments and insights at Fannie Mae. Responsible for oversight of technology, data, and third-party risk management.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeVirginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for independent second line oversight across key operational risk domains
Conduct and oversee deep-dive risk assessments that evaluate both the quality and impact of risk across domains
Develop clear, concise, and well-structured risk reports and narratives tailored for senior leadership, committees, and the Board
Identify emerging risks and evolving risk themes, proactively assessing impacts to the business
Ensure consistent, high-quality issue identification, documentation, and escalation aligned to risk frameworks
Drive improvements in risk assessment methodologies, reporting quality, and narrative clarity
Provide independent challenge to the first line and influence risk-based decision making
Support and enhance risk governance practices, including alignment to the three lines of defense model
Engage with regulators, audit, and internal stakeholders, providing clear and credible risk perspectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in operational risk management, with strong focus on technology, data, and third-party risk domains
Demonstrated ability to perform deep analytical risk assessments and translate findings into clear, compelling narratives and business issues
Proven strength in risk reporting and storytelling, including experience presenting to senior leadership and governance forums
Deep subject matter expertise across one or more domains: Technology (infrastructure, applications, cloud), Data (governance, quality, lineage, usage) and Third-party/vendor risk
Experience operating within a second line risk function, providing independent oversight and effective challenge
Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and experience supporting regulatory interactions and exams
Ability to connect technical and operational risks to business impact and outcomes
Experience building and leading high-performing teams with strong analytical and communication capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on clarity, structure, and executive-level messaging
Familiarity with financial services and how technology, data, and third-party risks intersect with business operations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

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Hard Skills & Tools

operational risk managementrisk assessmentsrisk reportingrisk governancedata governancecloud technologythird-party riskanalytical skillsrisk frameworksregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipanalytical thinkingstorytellinginfluenceproblem-solvingclarityteam buildingexecutive-level messagingindependent oversight