Rotational Capital Markets Analyst

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac is seeking an analyst for a rotational program designed to develop future portfolio leaders. You will rotate across Front-End, Non-Credit Risk, and Credit Risk desks, learning pricing, securitization, and risk management while supporting desk analyses and decision-making.

The program emphasizes mentoring, quantitative skills (Excel, SQL, SAS, Python, R), and collaboration on high-performing teams to build a broad mortgage capital markets foundation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferably in Economics, Finance, Business, Statistics, Engineering and/or Math.
• Availability to begin full-time employment in January 2027 or June 2027 dependent on graduation date.
• Graduating in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Some background and demonstrable interest in Finance, especially Capital Markets.

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio manager activities by digging into data and desk needs to improve desk functionality.
• Produce analyses to help desks make educated decisions across rotations.
• Learn across Front-End, Non-Credit Risk, and Credit Risk desks during up to four six-month rotations.
• Develop proficiency in fixed income valuation, U.S. economy/markets, and mortgage finance knowledge.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

SAS

Python

R

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Business/Statistics/Engineering/Math

Graduating Fall 2026 or Spring 2027

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Python

Job description

Freddie Mac is seeking an analyst for a rotational program designed to develop future portfolio leaders. You will rotate across Front-End, Non-Credit Risk, and Credit Risk desks, learning pricing, securitization, and risk management while supporting desk analyses and decision-making.

The program emphasizes mentoring, quantitative skills (Excel, SQL, SAS, Python, R), and collaboration on high-performing teams to build a broad mortgage capital markets foundation.