About the role#
As a Quantitative Risk Management Intern within Enterprise Risk Management, you will apply technical and analytical skills to support risk management at a large financial institution. You will gain hands-on experience by working on projects that support the assessment of market, credit, operational, and emerging risks. This role involves collaborating across teams to solve complex problems and using emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and automation to improve risk practices.
What you'll do#
- Execute quantitative and analytical projects while meeting deadlines and managing project scope.
- Develop, evaluate, and use quantitative models and analytical tools to support risk assessment.
- Collaborate with risk, business, and technology teams to drive data-driven decision-making.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, assess risk exposure, and support strategic initiatives.
- Support model development, validation, monitoring, and evaluation activities across various risk disciplines.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a full-time graduate degree program in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
- One to three years of professional work experience.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C++, SQL, or similar languages.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and modern data technologies.
Location & details#
- Location: McLean, VA
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $40 per hour
About Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac is a financial services company based in McLean, Virginia. Founded in 1970, it operates as a public company with 5,001 to 10,000 employees. The firm focuses on housing, finance, compliance, risk management, and economics. It provides liquidity and stability to the housing market to support homeowners, renters, and homebuyers.
How to get in at Freddie Mac
Applying early to Freddie Mac gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications as they arrive before the queue becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first. This helps you get your materials in front of the team before the pile grows. You should also consider reaching out to the hiring team directly to ask about the role or a potential referral, as this often improves your response rate compared to a standard application. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles to help you make these professional connections. Connecting with the right person at Freddie Mac shows you are serious about the position.
