What we do:

First Eagle Alternative Credit (FEAC) is a leading manager of direct lending and tradable credit investment products, with approximately $21 billion in assets under management (as of September 30, 202 3 ). FEAC advises a full range of public and private investment vehicles, including a business development company, interval fund, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), separately managed accounts and comingled funds. FEAC is the alternative capital platform of First Eagle Investments, an independent, privately owned investment management firm headquartered in New York City with $ 128 billion in assets under management (as of September 3 0 , 202 3 ). Throughout a heritage that dates to 1864, First Eagle has sought to generate attractive real returns for clients over the long term, a tradition that remains central to our mission today. First Eagle’s range of actively managed equity and equity-oriented, public and private credit, multi-asset and alternative strategies reflect our dedication to disciplined and unconventional thinking, a global perspective and the long-term alignment of interests.

What drives us:

At First Eagle, clients come first, always. To deliver on this commitment, we nurture an environment that attracts, develops , and retains a talented, inclusive workforce. We also aim to inspire each of our employees to do their life’s best work with us and for our clients. We have built a culture that promotes equity, diversity , and respect, and holds every member of the organization to the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

Who we are looking for:

F irst Eagle Alternative Credit is seek ing a Vice President or Director of Origination & Structuring . This role can be based in Boston, Chicago, or New York. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities and qualifications for this role.

What you will do:

• Assist in managing and developing sponsor relationships to originate deal flow
• Screen and identify attractive transaction opportunities to pursue
• Manage internal investment approval process, including oversight and presentation of analyses and materials to the firm’s investment committee
• Develop transaction structure and negotiate deal terms with sponsor and borrower
• Spearhead due diligence process, including external diligence meetings and calls
• Lead legal documentation review and negotiation
• Monitor existing credits, including attending Board meetings as an observer when applicable
  

The qualities you should have :

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in finance, business, or economics
• 6-10+ years of experience at a buy-side credit / direct lending fund, leverage finance or debt capital markets at an investment bank ; r elevant sponsor coverage is a plus
• Considerable deal execution experience with proven ability to drive deal process es
• Good communicator with the ability to interface with sponsors and management teams, and spearhead negotiations
• Excellent financial modeling skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel

Base Salary range: $ 175,000-$250,000 . In addition, this role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus . Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to – the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

We value our people and offer a broad range of benefits. We provide generous paid time-off, medical/dental/vision healthcare plans, 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plans, a flexible/hybrid work environment, “dress for the day” flexible work attire, and many more great benefits. For more information, please refer to our First Eagle Benefits website .

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (FEIM) and First Eagle Alternative Credit, LLC (FEAC) is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at FEIM/FEAC, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious belief, including dress and grooming practices, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or any other protected characteristic as established by law.