Fraud Investigator

Fraud Investigator

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Position Overview:

Are you excited by the chance to create an impact and work in a dynamic flexible environment? Do you have expertise in fraud operations? If so, please apply to Freddie Mac's Fraud Investigator opportunity and work in conjunction with Single Family (SF) Acquisitions business leaders.

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Our Impact:

The Single-Family Acquisitions Team is responsible for managing compliance and operational risk for the division.

Your Impact:

In this role, you contribute your knowledge of mortgage fraud schemes to fraud operations. Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate intricate claims of mortgage fraud, encompassing fraudulent activities linked to loan origination, processing, underwriting, as well as the sale and servicing of loans or REO properties, with investigations extending to single-family properties.
• Execute comprehensive and timely reviews focused on mortgage fraud, addressing conflicts between allegations and actualities.
• Identify and interpret patterns within mortgage fraud referrals.
• Devise, create, and sustain processes for tracking, monitoring, and reporting activities, with ongoing evaluation of results and the presentation of insights and best practices.
• Undertake highly complex projects independently or contribute as a team member on projects of the utmost complexity.
• Employ research methods utilizing public records databases, social media platforms, credit reporting agencies, and other reporting services.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining process documentation and other relevant records as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in conducting lending fraud investigations is a must, mortgage fraud investigations experience highly preferred or 5+ years in conducting mortgage quality control reviews or underwriting complex mortgage applications.
• Experience with financial fraud or other financial investigations.
• Review mortgage applications for inconsistencies or anomalies and interview applicants and other relevant parties to gather information.
• Skilled in writing conclusive reports; ability to prepare complete investigative reports and statistical data in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Must have experience with state of art industry practices for preventive fraud mitigation, implementation of strategies and solutioning for technological challenges
• Full knowledge of mortgage fraud typologies.
• Experience in conducting research, interviews and analyzing relevant evidence to support fraud findings.
• Solid understanding and experience with risk management and controls.
• Ability to work with technical development teams.
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of management including executive leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• High ethical standards, excellent judgment, sense of personal initiative, ability to interact constructively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, with the capability of managing multiple priorities and efficient in proposing solutions.
• Flexible and adaptable, capable of working effectively in a fluid and evolving business and regulatory environment.
• Ability to develop strong relationships across the organization to promote a more collaborative environment.
• Ability and willingness to tackle complex projects and find practical solutions.

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

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A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac's business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $86,000 - $130,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.