About the role#
This 10-week summer internship program places you within the Treasury and Capital Markets Analytics group. You will work on the trading floor alongside market professionals, gaining exposure to mortgage-backed securities and fixed-income markets. The role focuses on applying mathematics, statistics, and programming to solve problems in valuation, trading, and risk management.
What you'll do#
- Conduct quantitative research and statistical analysis on financial market data to support pricing, trading, and risk management.
- Develop reproducible analyses, data visualizations, and research tools using Python, R, or SQL.
- Prototype, test, validate, and monitor valuation, forecasting, pricing, and risk models.
- Apply machine-learning and artificial-intelligence tools to improve analytical capabilities and automate workflows.
- Collaborate with traders, analysts, and technology partners to translate business questions into analytical solutions.
What you'll need#
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date of Spring 2028.
- Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Academic background in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, or Finance.
- Coursework in probability, statistics, econometrics, time-series analysis, or financial modeling.
- Experience with data analysis and at least one programming language or analytical tool, such as Python, R, or SQL.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC (Midtown Center).
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 - August 13, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $35.00 per hour.
About Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae provides mortgage financing for homebuyers and renters across the United States. Founded in 1938, the company supports the housing finance system by ensuring the availability of affordable mortgage loans. It maintains the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to provide payment stability for homeowners. The organization is based in Washington, District of Columbia, and employs over 12,000 people.
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