Risk Management Graduate Intern Business- Summer 2026

Internship Opportunity At Freddie Mac

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it's at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

We are accepting applications for this position until 10 / 13 / 2025

Position Overview

At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you'll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation. Launch your career by doing more at Freddie Mac! Our internships and graduate programs give you the opportunity to tackle a variety of challenging roles and make your mark on several projects. From day one, you'll gain confidence, see your ideas take shape and build a network of people who are invested in your success. You will also take part in many interesting learning and development opportunities, including our Leadership Roundtable series hosted by SVPs across from our division.

Our Impact

ERM's objective is to build strong, effective, and efficient risk management to help manage risk and capital at one of the country's largest financial institutions. We are responsible for independent oversight and assessment of the company's financial and non-financial risks. We establish and communicate the enterprise risk framework including corporate risk policies and standards while promoting a strong risk culture.

Our internship offers you the chance to make meaningful contributions to our risk management objectives and provides exposure to a wide spectrum of risk disciplines that will allow you to build on the knowledge and analytical skills you have acquired through your advanced studies. You will work with some of the brightest minds in the financial services industry and develop your knowledge of risk management, all while building valuable skills and making lifelong connections.

Upon successful completion of the three-month internship and your advanced degree, you may be extended an opportunity to join our Enterprise Graduate Risk Rotation program a two-year analyst rotation program that allows you to work in different risk management areas such as Credit, Market and Model risk. Our analyst program is designed to help you build a broad skill set, develop a comprehensive foundation in risk management, and accelerate your career growth by gaining exposure to our enterprise-level risk management function.

Your Impact

Project Support

As an intern, you will support projects that contribute to division priorities, which may include one or more of the following activities :

• Assist in the assessment of business unit exposures by identifying risks, evaluating their potential impact and reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of the organization's existing controls
• Develop and implement key analytics and other reports
• Support strategic planning and change management initiatives
• Perform budgeting, forecasting, and cost monitoring activities
• Work on cross-functional projects and / or teams and assist with project management activities
• Promote a risk-aware culture, ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes

Professional Development

Participation in the program will support your continued professional development through access to targeted training courses and exposure to senior management. You will gain knowledge of risk management concepts in the financial industry and an understanding of critical organizational business and risk management functions, all while enhancing your own competencies, by :

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Keys To Success In This Role

Graduate interns are paid at a set, non-negotiable hourly rate. The hourly rate for this role is $40 / hr.

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

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information, or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.