Regulatory Affairs Intern - Summer 2026

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Freddie Mac

Regulatory Affairs Intern - Summer 2026

Mclean, VA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.

    Position Overview:

    Are you looking for a mission driven, professionally nourishing, team oriented and flexible environment?

    Are you a relationship builder and self-starter, who is excited to deliver engaging work?

    Then we are looking for you -- a creative, collaborative person who works well with people, gets work done and brings new ideas to the table.

    The Regulatory Affairs intern will support the Regulatory Affairs department with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) examination activity preparations and coordination, review of internal projects/processes for potential regulatory concerns, and preparing internal team publications. This individual must be able to work independently, as well as in a group, and wear multiple hats to support a variety of projects.

    Our Impact:

    Freddie Mac's Regulatory Affairs team provides strategic regulatory advice to internal business partners across the enterprise to help manage Freddie Mac's regulatory relationship with FHFA, our primary regulator. We do it by working closely with our business and regulatory counterparts to ensure business practices align with regulatory expectations. We provide guidance when preparing responses for regulatory meetings and requests.

    Your impact:

    In this role, you will be an integral part of the Regulatory Affairs team and will be expected to:

    • Advise senior management on how to navigate the regulatory environment
    • Assist Regulatory Affairs' leaders in preparing for examination activities
    • Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs' leaders to create internal presentations and reports for senior management
    • Identify process improvements and automation opportunities

    Qualifications:

    • Currently working towards a degree in a business or economic discipline
    • Graduating in December 2026, May 2027 or spring of 2028.
    • Excellent written and oral communications skills
    • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, take direction and work collaboratively
    • Experience in Microsoft Office products

    Keys to Success:

    • Ability to build relationships, listen and ask questions
    • Strong interpersonal and persuasive communications skills
    • Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
    • Team first mentality

    Interns are paid at a set, non-negotiable hourly rate. The hourly rate for this role is $32/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.

    Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.

    Time-type:Full time

    FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

    Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

    This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $54,000 - $82,000 . All interns positions are paid at an hourly rate, which can be found in the body of the job description.

  • Industry
    Financial Services
  • About Us

    If you're looking for meaning in your work, Freddie Mac is where you'll find it. With pathways to enrich your career and benefits that support your total well-being, Freddie Mac is home to more. Put your passion, talents and ambition toward making a difference. Join us in Making Home Possible.