Internal Audit Intern - Summer 2027 at Freddie Mac in McLean, VA

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.

We are accepting applications for this position until 10/16/2026

Position Overview:

Are you looking for an inclusive company culture to help prepare you for a successful career? The Internal Audit division within Freddie Mac is searching for curious, analytical, and collaborative individuals to join our organization.

Freddie Mac offers a dynamic environment where interns gain exposure to real-world business challenges while building valuable technical and professional skills. As an Internal Audit Intern, you will work at the intersection of business, technology, data analytics, and risk management, helping the organization improve processes and strengthen controls through innovative approaches to auditing and analysis.

Our Impact:

The Internal Audit division plays a meaningful role in Freddie Mac's approach to managing risk by providing independent, objective, and value-added assurance over risk management, governance, and internal controls.

As the organization evolves, Internal Audit continues to leverage data analytics, artificial intelligence, and automation to enhance audit effectiveness, generate deeper insights, and drive efficiency across the company. Our team works closely with business and technology partners to identify risks, evaluate controls, and support informed decision-making.

Your Impact:

• Support high-impact audit engagements that evaluate key business processes, risks, controls, and strategic initiatives across Freddie Mac.
• Utilize data analytics, AI tools, and automation techniques to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with audit professionals across multiple disciplines, including business, technology, quantitative risk, and operational audit teams.
• Develop an understanding of data-rich business environments and how technology supports risk management and governance.
• Contribute to the development of recommendations and insights that can be presented to management and stakeholders.
• Participate in efforts to automate audit activities and enhance existing audit processes. Approximately 70% of the role's future focus is expected to involve automation and technology-enabled auditing.
• Build relationships across the organization while learning about key business functions, associated risks, and internal controls.
• Engage in continuous learning related to emerging technologies, AI applications, and data analytics within the audit profession.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Management, Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Expected graduation date of December 2027 – May 2028.
• Interest in data analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, risk management, or auditing.
• Experience with or exposure to data analysis tools such as Power BI, Python, SQL, or similar technologies is preferred.
• Understanding of business processes, technology, and data-driven decision-making is a plus.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Strong curiosity and a desire to understand how businesses, technology, and risk management intersect.
• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to ask thoughtful questions and proactively research solutions.
• Interest in leveraging AI and automation to improve business processes and outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with data-rich environments.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies, tools, and concepts.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

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.