Summer 2027

Treasury & Capital Markets Intern

Quantitative Research Track

Posted on 8/26/2026

Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae

10,001+ employees

Purchases mortgages, issues mortgage-backed securities

Compensation Overview

$35/hr

+ Incentive program

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

Hybrid

Regular in-office work is expected in Washington, D.C.; the required cadence is determined by the manager.

Bachelor's

Category
Quantitative Finance (1)
Required Skills
Python
Data Visualization
Quantitative Research
Data Science
R
SQL
Machine Learning
Data Analysis
Financial Modeling

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Requirements
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Academic achievement, with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an expected graduation date of Spring 2028.
  • Pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Financial Engineering, or another quantitative field.
  • Coursework or experience in probability, statistics, econometrics, time-series analysis, optimization, machine learning, data science, or financial modeling.
  • Experience with data analysis and at least one programming language or analytical tool, such as Python, R, SQL, or a comparable technology.
  • Ability to explain analytical methods and results clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Interest in fixed-income markets, mortgage-backed securities, housing finance, capital markets, or related fields.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct quantitative research and statistical analysis on financial and market data to evaluate hypotheses, identify patterns, and support pricing, trading, risk management, and business decisions.
  • Develop reproducible analyses, data visualizations, and research tools using programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
  • Prototype, test, validate, and monitor valuation, forecasting, pricing, and risk models.
  • Apply machine-learning and artificial-intelligence tools responsibly to improve analytical capabilities, automate workflows, and extract insights from large or complex datasets.
  • Evaluate model performance, document methodologies and assumptions, and communicate findings to technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Collaborate with traders, analysts, modelers, and technology partners to translate market and business questions into analytical solutions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to explain analytical methods and results clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Strong analytical reasoning, attention to detail, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Interest in fixed-income markets, mortgage-backed securities, housing finance, capital markets, or related fields.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Fannie Mae buys mortgages from lenders, holds some, and packages others into mortgage-backed securities (MBS) sold to investors to provide liquidity for new lending. It operates in the secondary mortgage market, where originated loans are sold to Fannie Mae, then either held or securitized into MBS and sold; it earns fees for guaranteeing timely payments and interest on held mortgages. It differentiates itself as a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) with a long-standing role in promoting affordable housing and community initiatives. Its goal is to maintain stable, affordable access to housing by ensuring lenders have funds to offer mortgages and by securitizing debt to support the U.S. housing finance system.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

1938

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 net income reached $4.0 billion, up 20% year over year.
  • Net worth hit $116.5 billion by June 30, 2026, strengthening capital resilience.
  • Higher net interest income and deferred guaranty fees lifted revenue to $7.6 billion.

What critics are saying

  • Bill Pulte fired at least ten senior executives in August 2026, weakening continuity.
  • Forty-one fired workers are suing Fannie Mae and Pulte, extending reputational and legal exposure.
  • Trump’s privatization push and possible IPO threaten a destabilizing 2026-2027 ownership overhaul.

What makes Fannie Mae unique

  • Fannie Mae guarantees roughly $4.1 trillion in U.S. mortgages, anchoring housing liquidity.
  • Its $544.6 billion multifamily book gives lenders unmatched apartment-finance reach.
  • The conservatorship structure and federal backing reduce funding volatility versus private mortgage rivals.

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Company News

Inside Mortgage Finance
Aug 27th, 2026
Several senior Fannie executives let go.

Several senior Fannie executives let go. August 27, 2026 Fannie Mae has reportedly fired 10 senior executives, including senior vice presidents Mark Palim and Devang Doshi. Get free imfnews updates! The latest mortgage news via email. News tailored to your needs. Get focused coverage. Inside Mortgage Finance's newsletters break the mortgage market down so you get the news and data you need most, whether it's total industry coverage or just the news related to securitization, regulation, profits or other specific topics.

Bisnow
Aug 24th, 2026
Latest round of Fannie Mae senior staff layoffs has multifamily sector anxious.

Latest round of Fannie Mae senior staff layoffs has multifamily sector anxious. Multifamily lenders that work with Fannie Mae are reportedly worried about business continuity after the government-sponsored enterprise eliminated roughly a dozen staff last week. The staffing reductions included executives who dealt with multifamily loans and low-income housing tax credit investments, along with finance, regulatory and communications officials, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. News of the departures has rattled some executives across the mortgage industry who worry they could impact Fannie Mae's ability to provide price stability in the mortgage market, the WSJ reported. Fannie Mae is overseen by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which is led by Bill Pulte, a longtime ally and booster of President Donald Trump who has worked to put his stamp on the GSEs, including Freddie Mac. A person familiar with the staffing moves said they were related to new technology solutions and increased efficiency inside the agency. "These positions have been planned to be transitioned out as part of redundant efforts as part of ongoing efficiencies," the person said. "We have no concerns about continuity of operations." The FHFA declined a request for comment on the layoffs. Some of the officials who were let go were notified Wednesday that their positions had been eliminated. "Technology is improving and providing opportunities for us to remove unnecessary processes and unfortunately at times personnel," Pulte posted to X after the WSJ story first published. Senior staff turnover has been high since Pulte took the helm at the FHFA. Less than a week after the Senate confirmed Pulte to the post, eight Fannie Mae board members left and were replaced by four Pulte appointees, with six departing Freddie Mac and being replaced by three new appointees. Pulte made himself chair of both boards in a move that Politico described at the time as highly unusual. One of those board members, an ally of Elon Musk and engineer at SpaceX named Christopher Stanley, resigned after less than two days on the job. Fannie Mae also swapped CEOs in October, when Priscilla Almodovar, who had been in the role since 2022, resigned and was replaced by then-Chief Operating Officer Peter Akwaboah. The senior staffing shake-ups have disproportionately affected women, who went from holding two-thirds of senior roles to less than half. In April, Pulte also ousted more than 100 staffers he accused of engaging in unethical conduct, most of whom were of Indian descent. In October, roughly a dozen of Fannie Mae's ethics staffers were fired without explanation. A group of 41 of employees ousted in April is suing the agency's CEO and the FHFA for defamation, alleging the employees were being improperly smeared.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 22nd, 2026
Fannie Mae cuts at least 10 senior leaders as housing market risks mount

Fannie Mae has reportedly cut at least 10 senior employees this week, including top leaders, according to The Wall Street Journal. Several officials were told on Wednesday their positions had been eliminated. The senior departures have raised industry concerns that Fannie Mae's ability to maintain stability in mortgage prices and market activity could be weakened. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac support the mortgage market by purchasing mortgages, packaging them for investors, and guaranteeing payments if borrowers default. The cuts come as Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte pursues rapid changes at both government-sponsored enterprises. Pulte has removed directors and senior leaders, appointed himself chairman of both boards, and pushed for the companies to become publicly traded.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 21st, 2026
Trump administration dismisses 12 senior Fannie Mae officials citing AI capabilities

The Trump administration has dismissed 12 senior staff from Fannie Mae, according to an official familiar with the matter. The positions were eliminated on Wednesday, with all departures being involuntary. The official stated some jobs were cut due to increasing artificial intelligence capabilities. It remains unclear which specific positions were affected or whether the changes signal a strategic shift for the mortgage agency. The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is led by Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist who previously served as acting director of national intelligence. Trump has previously discussed a potential public offering of shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, though no decision has been announced.

TradingView
Aug 21st, 2026
Fannie Mae Hit By Turmoil In Senior Ranks As At Least 10 Executives Depart - WSJ

Fannie Mae Hit By Turmoil In Senior Ranks As At Least 10 Executives Depart - WSJ Read the full article