Credit Research Analyst – Bank Loans & CLOs (Hybrid)

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) with profit sharing

Flexible/hybrid work environment

Generous paid time off

Dress for the day attire

Job summary

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC is seeking a Research Analyst to join our credit research team on the Napier Park trading desk in Chicago. You will work closely with portfolio managers and traders, performing fundamental credit due diligence, financial modelling and issuer analysis to support CLOs and bank loan investments.

The role requires a finance-related undergraduate degree, 2–5 years in financial services, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in financial services, preferably buyside/CLO credit.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and technical skills including Excel and financial modelling.
• Healthcare industry expertise or coverage a plus but open to other backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit due diligence on potential investments.
• Perform financial, comparative and proforma analyses of existing and potential investments.
• Produce investment memos, quarterly updates, issuer rankings.
• Collect and synthesize data and reports from industry and sell-side research sources.
• Monitor existing holdings, review loan amendments, review quarterly financial statements.
• Communicate changes in performance or recommendation of names covered to Head of Credit, PM’s, Traders.
• Develop, update and review financial models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Excel

Financial modelling

Credit analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance/business/economics

CFA or MBA

Job description

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC is seeking a Research Analyst to join our credit research team on the Napier Park trading desk in Chicago. You will work closely with portfolio managers and traders, performing fundamental credit due diligence, financial modelling and issuer analysis to support CLOs and bank loan investments.

The role requires a finance-related undergraduate degree, 2–5 years in financial services, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel.