National Lending Intern (Summer, 2027)
JOB SUMMARY: The National Lending Intern joins a cohort of other interns to support Forbright Bank’s national lenders, including the Structured Finance, Healthcare, and Corporate Finance lending teams. Interns learn about Forbright’s multi-billion-dollar loan portfolios and participate in several events including training and team building events. Each intern is assigned to a specific lending team for the summer where they gain additional subject matter expertise and exposure to a specific type of lending.
*Please note that this internship is for current juniors who will be rising seniors in Summer 2027. This position is a 9 week, 40 hours/week internship located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The internship has an estimated start date of May 31, 2027.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform industry research to understand macro trends that impact a company and the competitive environment that it operates in
Aid the underwriting team in the due diligence process for loans
Assist in populating our internal system with all pertinent information on an opportunity
Assist in the management of credit risk, ensuring that asset quality remains strong, and executing strategies to limit the risk of loss
Help manage day-to-day borrowing activity of assigned loans
Perform financial analysis and projections by tracking the trends and developments that may impact loan performance under various economic scenarios
Participate in team-wide meetings
Complete additional portfolio and underwriting analysis/projects on an ad hoc basis
Perform other duties as assigned
- Duties may vary depending on which lending team the Intern is assigned to
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma Required
Currently a junior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year accredited institution required
Strong financial statement analysis skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel); advanced Excel skills are ideal
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Outstanding problem-solving and time management skills
Self-motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented
Adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Can work independently and within a team; solution-oriented with a collaborative approach