Freddie Mac · 1 month ago
Capital Markets Intern - Summer 2026
McLean, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringFreddie Mac is a leader in the mortgage finance industry, dedicated to making home possible for families across the country. The Capital Markets Intern position offers a ten-week program designed to provide hands-on experience in capital markets, with a focus on developing future portfolio managers through real-world training and mentorship opportunities.
FinanceFinancial ServicesRisk Management
Responsibilities
Gain knowledge of how Freddie Mac prices its business through upfront loan pricing, pool securitization and unsecured debt funding through working on Cash Window
Learning how Freddie Mac manages its credit risk, through rotating on one of the securitized products related desks, including STACR, ACIS, Servicing Capital Markets and Loan Portfolio Management and Structuring
Supporting portfolio manager activities by digging into data, projects or desk needs to improve desk functionality or produce analyses that will help the desks make more educated decisions
Gaining experience to begin building your analytical and interpersonal communication skills
Gaining diverse perspectives networking across desks; learning about many of the different markets that Freddie Mac participates in as well as the work that each desk does
Working on a summer long project related to Freddie Mac, presenting to senior management at the end
Qualification
Required
Pursuing Bachelor's degree, preferably but not only in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering and/or Math
Availability to begin internship in May 2026
Graduating in either December 2026 or May 2027
Ability to learn quickly and pick up new skills/concepts
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong problem-solving ability
Microsoft Office skills required
Must be a great teammate and able to work collaboratively
Comfortable working in a fast-paced trading floor environment
Attention to detail, exercise sound judgment and can handle sensitive information with discretion
Remain aware of industry-related news and analyze the implications of news/industry developments
Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development
Preferred
Additional quantitative skills preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Market-leading benefit programs
Company
Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac is a public government-sponsored enterprise that provides mortgage capital to lenders.
Founded in 1970
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Freddie Mac has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (181)
2024 (119)
2023 (100)
2022 (134)
2021 (112)
2020 (71)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.58BKey Investors
DLP Capital
2025-12-30Post Ipo Debt· $108.4M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $343.2M
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $707M
Leadership Team
Dennis G. Hermonstyne
Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Peter Lillestolen
Vice President - MF Production and Sales, Targeted Affordable Housing
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