Melissa Krouse
About Melissa Krouse
Melissa Krouse is a Corporate Strategy Associate at FS Investments in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in financial services, having held various roles including Portfolio Management Analyst and Multifamily Underwriting Intern, and possesses strong leadership skills alongside technical proficiency in financial analysis tools.
Work at FS Investments
Melissa Krouse has been employed at FS Investments since 2021, currently holding the position of Corporate Strategy Associate. Prior to this role, she worked as a Portfolio Management Analyst at the same company from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she has developed a strong understanding of corporate strategy within the financial services sector. Her experience at FS Investments has allowed her to enhance her skills in financial analysis and portfolio management.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Krouse earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from Lehigh University - College of Business and Economics, studying from 2015 to 2019. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her work in financial services. She possesses strong leadership skills and technical proficiency in financial analysis tools, including expertise in Geneva, a specialized portfolio management software.
Background in Financial Services
Melissa Krouse has a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Her experience includes internships at Freddie Mac as a Multifamily Underwriting Intern in 2018 and at Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP as a Summer Intern in 2014. Additionally, she interned at FS Investments as a Business Solutions Intern in 2017 and at Campus Hill Apartments in 2014. This diverse background has contributed to her deep understanding of the financial sector.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles in the financial services industry, Melissa Krouse worked as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor at Har Zion Temple in 2015 for two months. This early experience helped her develop leadership skills and a commitment to safety and instruction, which she has carried into her professional career.