Senior Director, Fraud

Freddie Mac

Fraud and AML Senior Director leading financial-crime risk management for Freddie Mac’s secondary mortgage business. Setting strategy, controls, and technology initiatives across Single-Family Acquisitions.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeMcLean • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $218,000 - $328,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in fraud and anti-money laundering risk management, with a strong focus on developing and implementing effective prevention and detection strategies. Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and manage complex projects while maintaining high ethical standards.

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Fraud Risk ManagementAnti-Money Laundering (AML)Leadership and Team BuildingStrategic PlanningRisk Management and Controls

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Hard Skills

Fraud Prevention StrategiesRisk ManagementPolicy DevelopmentOperational ProceduresResource AllocationTechnical Problem SolvingBusiness Objectives DevelopmentStakeholder InfluenceFraud Technology InitiativesDocumentation and Internal Controls

Soft Skills

High Ethical StandardsExcellent JudgmentPeople ManagementRelationship BuildingChange Management

Industry Keywords

Single-Family AcquisitionsOFAC ComplianceFraud DetectionFraud Loss MinimizationManagement Committee Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Single-Family Acquisitions division management in managing fraud and AML risks
Set fraud, anti-money laundering, and OFAC risk management philosophy and strategy
Oversee development and implementation of fraud and money laundering prevention, detection, and resolution strategies
Establish and enhance policies, programs, reports, procedures, and internal controls
Oversee measures and systems that minimize fraud and money laundering losses
Determine resource allocation to meet multiple schedules and goals
Recommend policy changes and establish procedures affecting organizational operations
Develop department business objectives
Advise subordinates on schedules and technical or operational problems
Serve as executive business sponsor for fraud technology initiatives
Maintain internal controls, documentation, policies, and procedures for fraud processes
Support management committee meeting reporting activities
Lead and guide managers and professionals
Build a high-performing, results-oriented team
Influence stakeholders and collaborate across the enterprise

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years relevant experience
Experience as product owner
8+ years of management experience
Solid understanding and experience with risk management and controls
Ability to work with technical development teams
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent
High ethical standards and excellent judgment
Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
People management skills and track record of leading teams through significant change
Ability to manage multiple priorities and propose solutions efficiently
Ability to develop strong relationships across the organization
Ability and willingness to tackle complex projects and find practical solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive program
Comprehensive total rewards package
Market-leading benefit programs
Reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process and essential job functions