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Job Description

As a Multifamily (MF) Risk Asset Management Senior Associate, you will play an important role in supporting the management, monitoring, and strategic oversight of a multifamily asset portfolio. Working closely with business partners and stakeholders, you will analyze portfolio performance, evaluate asset-level and portfolio-level risks, and support the execution of asset management strategies that align with organizational objectives.

In this role, you will leverage enterprise systems and data analytics to monitor business processes, assess portfolio health, provide actionable insights, and ensure compliance with governance standards and risk management practices. Your work will contribute to protecting Fannie Mae's multifamily investments while advancing the company's mission to provide stability, liquidity, and affordability to the housing market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the execution of portfolio management and asset management strategies that align with business objectives and risk management priorities.
• Monitor portfolio performance and analyze trends, identifying risks, opportunities, and emerging issues that may impact asset performance.
• Evaluate multifamily assets and portfolio exposures to assess financial, operational, and market risks.
• Prepare and deliver portfolio reporting, performance analyses, and recommendations for management and key stakeholders.
• Analyze portfolio progress against strategic objectives and recommend actions to improve performance or mitigate risks.
• Utilize enterprise systems and reporting tools to track, monitor, and document asset management activities and business processes.
• Support governance, controls, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Credit Risk, Asset Management, Servicing, Operations, and Finance to address portfolio issues and drive business outcomes.
• Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reporting effectiveness.
• Contribute to special projects, strategic initiatives, and portfolio reviews as assigned.
• With minimal management direction provide consultation to Multifamily Lenders, servicers, and third party vendors in order to ensure that proper steps are taken to effectively manage portfolio risk.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in asset management, risk management, portfolio management, commercial real estate, multifamily housing finance, financial services, banking, lending, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing data and preparing business or portfolio performance reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to various audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business reporting tools.
• Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with multifamily real estate finance, commercial real estate lending, servicing, or asset management.
• Knowledge of portfolio risk management principles, governance practices, and control frameworks.
• Experience working with large datasets and enterprise reporting systems.
• Familiarity with financial statement analysis, property performance metrics, and portfolio analytics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.

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For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.

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The hiring range for this role is set forth below. 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.

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