Internal Audit Professional Practices Advisor

Fannie Mae
Washington, Virginia, Plano
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Mentoring","Coaching","Stakeholder influence","Analytical thinking","Communication","Collaboration","Independent execution","Detail orientation","Critical thinking","Adaptability"]

Advise on and modernize internal audit methodology aligned to Global Internal Audit Standards, regulatory expectations, and enterprise governance. Lead development of high-quality Board and internal audit leadership reporting on audit results, risk themes, and emerging trends. Use data, visualization, and technology-enabled solutions to improve audit efficiency and insight, while mentoring and guiding cross-functional initiatives to strengthen governance, audit lifecycle, training, and adoption.

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Fannie Mae
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Internal Audit Professional Practices Advisor

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Job Summary

Advise on and modernize internal audit methodology aligned to Global Internal Audit Standards, regulatory expectations, and enterprise governance. Lead development of high-quality Board and internal audit leadership reporting on audit results, risk themes, and emerging trends. Use data, visualization, and technology-enabled solutions to improve audit efficiency and insight, while mentoring and guiding cross-functional initiatives to strengthen governance, audit lifecycle, training, and adoption.
Location: Washington, Virginia, Plano
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Advance and modernize internal audit methodology, maintaining continuous improvements aligned to Global Internal Audit Standards, regulatory expectations, and enterprise governance.
  • •Evaluate and translate evolving regulatory requirements, emerging risks, industry leading practices, and stakeholder feedback into actionable audit processes, tools, and methodology guidance.
  • •Develop and deliver high-quality Board reporting on audit results, risk themes, and emerging trends, partnering across Internal Audit to elevate the most significant insights.
  • •Enhance internal audit management reporting using data, visualization, and technology-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making support.
  • •Lead cross-functional initiatives to strengthen governance and effectiveness of Internal Audit, including methodology updates, audit lifecycle improvements, training and adoption, and advanced audit technology integration.

Key Requirements

  • •6+ years of internal audit experience with extensive knowledge of internal audit standards, risk-based auditing, governance frameworks, and regulatory expectations.
  • •Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess complex changes and translate them into clear, practical internal audit solutions.
  • •Demonstrated experience developing high-quality Board and/or executive management reporting by synthesizing audit results, risks, themes, and trends.
  • •Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption of new practices and ways of working.
  • •Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to mentor and provide clear technical guidance.
Experience:6+ yearsInternal auditRisk-based auditingFinancial services
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:MentoringCoachingStakeholder influenceAnalytical thinkingCommunicationCollaborationIndependent executionDetail orientationCritical thinkingAdaptability
Certifications:CIACPA
Tech Stack:Artificial intelligenceData visualizationTechnology-enabled solutions

Company Brief

Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae is a government-sponsored enterprise that provides liquidity, stability, and affordability to the U.S. mortgage market by guaranteeing and purchasing residential mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities.
Industry: Lending
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Washington, United States
Founded: 1938
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