The Fund Finance Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Initiative this week hosted an educational and networking event for students in Baruch College’s Financial Leadership Program. Natasha Puri of Lloyds Bank led the presentation to the students, which explained what private equity is, how fund finance contributes to the business interests of the funds, and what a fund finance banker does day-to-day. The students were primarily college juniors looking for internships and eventual full-time employment in the finance industry. Resumes are available if any of the FFA relationship firms are interested in recruiting diverse young talent.    

In addition, the D&I Initiative committee has some exciting things planned as it looks to broaden engagement within the FFA, kicking off with a virtual happy hour on Tuesday, October 20. Details to come for how to register. If you are interested in joining the committee, please reach out to Natasha Puri.