National Intern Day 2025
Meet FGI’s interns for Summer 2025 who have greatly contributed to our team. Learn about their background and what they learned during their time at FGI.
Name: Shreya Barua
Role: Marketing Intern
School: New York University
Graduation date: Spring 2027
Major: Marketing & Psychology
What Interests or Experiences Led You to Interning at FGI This Summer?
Since the start of college, I knew I always wanted to study marketing. With this interest I gained experience with various areas of marketing through school clubs, external projects, and supporting startups. However, I never knew what marketing looked like through an established firm. When I came across FGI’s posting on Handshake, the role description stood out to me because my past experiences aligned with it perfectly, but I also knew I would get exposure to a whole new field. I was very excited to gain hands-on experience and expand my marketing experience into the commercial finance industry.
Which Project at FGI Has Been Most Rewarding for You and Why?
As the Marketing Intern, I have gotten the opportunity to design PowerPoint presentations, create data sheets, and much more. The most rewarding project I have done though has to be planning and presenting a campaign for FGI. I was asked to conduct market research and come up with a plan on how to effectively and successfully market a campaign. This was the most rewarding project because I got full freedom to create a plan and implement new ideas by myself. Presenting the plan to the marketing team was very fulfilling and it was great to hear feedback to help me grow.
As Your Internship Ends, What Lessons and Experiences from FGI Will Stay with You?
I am so grateful for the time I have had here at FGI. Getting the opportunity to be part of the marketing team has been an amazing experience and taught me so many lessons. I have learned how to effectively collaborate with others, create designs from scratch, and overall learned the best ways to market services and products in a commercial finance industry. I will carry the technical and design skills I have learned and strengthened here at FGI. But, most importantly, I will carry the skill of how to be a team member. FGI allowed me to have one-on-one mentorship from not only intelligent people but supportive and understanding people and I hope to carry those traits with me.
Name: The Anh Nguyen
Role: Credit Underwriting Intern
School: Fordham University
Graduation date: Spring 2026
Major: Finance
What Interests or Experiences Led You to Interning at FGI This Summer?
I have always been interested in lending and capital markets, but when I came across FGI’s internship on Handshake, the term “asset-based lending” stood out to me. It was a field I hadn’t explored before, but after researching it, I found it both unique and compelling. I was excited by the opportunity to learn how lending decisions are made based on collateral and operational performance, and I made it a goal to join FGI and gain hands-on experience in this specialized area of finance.
Which Project at FGI Has Been Most Rewarding for You and Why?
The most rewarding project has been working on financial modeling. I enjoy diving deep into a company’s financials, identifying anomalies, and spotting trends that raise important questions. It feels like solving a puzzle, especially when I later hear the answers confirmed during management calls with the client. It is a great feeling to know my analysis helped guide the conversation and validate our understanding of the business. The process has sharpened my attention to detail and taught me how to connect financial data with real-world operations.
As Your Internship Ends, What Lessons and Experiences from FGI Will Stay with You?
My time at FGI taught me far more than just how to underwrite a company. Each client came from a different industry, and digging into how their businesses operated from supply chains to financial drivers was eye-opening. It made me realize how complex and interconnected the business world is. I will carry with me not just the technical skills, but a deeper appreciation for how companies across industries work behind the scenes. This experience broadened my perspective and confirmed my passion for understanding businesses at their core.
Name: Daniela Felman
Role: Collateral Analyst Intern
School: University of Miami
Graduation date: Spring 2025
Major: Finance & Business Technology
What Interests or Experiences Led You to Interning at FGI This Summer?
What motivated me to pursue an internship at FGI this summer is my strong interest in gaining hands-on experience at a worldwide financial firm. I was eager to deepen my skills in analytical and financial tasks, while contributing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that fosters continuous learning. I was particularly drawn to FGI’s commitment to mentorship—placing the growth and development of its analysts at the forefront. It also really intrigued me to have the opportunity to work with and assist clients from a variety of different industries and backgrounds, offering exposure to diverse business challenges and financial perspectives.
Which Project at FGI Has Been Most Rewarding for You and Why?
The most rewarding project has been taking ownership of two client accounts. Being in charge of their day-to-day management gave me the opportunity to learn hands-on how to monitor their roll forwards. What made it especially meaningful was seeing real-time impact of our work- watching companies grow and evolve knowing you played a role in supporting their growth. It has been an incredible learning experience and has enriched my knowledge of asset-based lending immensely.
As Your Internship Ends, What Lessons and Experiences from FGI Will Stay with You?
As my internship at FGI comes to an end, what stays with me most is the incredible support and mentorship I have received. The people truly make the place. I’ve learned that with the right guidance and mindset – you can pick up anything. Everyone is genuinely willing to help you learn and grow. I will definitely say that culture of collaboration and learning is something that I will carry with me (as well as a great understanding of asset-based lending!).
Conclusion
Join FGI as an intern and gain hands-on experience by contributing to meaningful projects across our business. Our internship program offers students the opportunity to learn from industry professionals and develop valuable skills in a collaborative environment.
Interested in applying? Contact NYinfo@FGIWW.com to learn more.