Napier Park, Research Analyst

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

## Napier Park, Research AnalystApplylocations: Chicagotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100968**Who we are looking for:** Napier Park is seeking a Research Analyst to join our credit research team. This hire will be located on our trading desk with our credit team, portfolio managers and traders. Analysts are members of our centralized research group, which has a strong focus on CLO management and bank loan investing. The ideal candidate will be focused primarily on bank loan issuers that will be owned as part of our CLO vehicles. Our approach focuses on fundamental credit analysis, capital structure, collateral analysis, three statement and cash flow modelling and industry comp analysis. We value open communication and expect the candidate to have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to express their views clearly and concisely in verbal and written formats.**What you will do:** • Conduct fundamental credit due diligence on potential investments (listen to lender calls, review all related materials, etc.) • 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**The qualities you should have:** • Undergraduate degree, preferably in finance, business, economics or related field; CFA or MBA a plus • 2-5 years of experience in the financial services industry, preferably within buyside/CLO credit • Dynamic and effective communication skills, focus and perseverance, self starter • Strong analytical, interpersonal and technical skills (i.e., excel and financial modelling) • Healthcare industry expertise or coverage a plus but open to other coverage backgroundsBase Salary range: $100,000 to $140,000. 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.