What we do:  

First Eagle is an independent, privately owned investment management firm headquartered in New York with approximately $134 billion in assets under management (as of December 31, 2023). Throughout a heritage that dates to 1864, the firm has sought to generate attractive real returns for our clients over the long term. This tradition remains central to our mission today, guided by a set of core investment tenets that sustains our culture while also allowing philosophical autonomy among our talented portfolio management teams. 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:  

First Eagle is seeking an Account Manager to join our Global Institutional and Non-US Wealth Solutions Team. The primary responsibility will be to cover the German-speaking wholesale markets (Germany, Austria Switzerland) and helping to develop the firm’s footprint in this space. The Account Manager will be expected to support select institutional relationships. Plus, they will be expected to contribute to the enhancement of First Eagle’s broad international presence in the context of a globally integrated team effort, with colleagues in London and New York.  

What you will do:  

• Develop and execute local wholesale marketing and distribution strategy for the region covering wealth managers, private banks, and multi-manager platforms in Germany, Austria and Switzerland – in keeping with a team approach to client management
• Understand and communicate First Eagle’s investment strategies to third party distributors and partner closely with the Amundi sales teams in the context of the First Eagle Amundi distribution partnership for Luxembourg-based UCITs vehicles
• Lead the onboarding of new clients, both institutional and wealth management, onto the firm’s recently established ICAV platform
• Understand the competitive landscape and participate in product development and long-term strategic planning
• Proven team player and ability to engage with First Eagle colleagues to make an impact outside the direct areas of responsibility and participate in the broader success of the firm
• Act as a local “face of the firm” and participate in roadshows, events, conferences to enhance the First Eagle brand and visibility
• Maintain updated information in the team’s CRM system ensuring accurate information on meeting activities, distribution lists and pipeline status

The qualities you should have:  

• Solid academic background in business, economics, finance, or related field; MBA and/or CFA preferred
• Deep knowledge of the investment management industry and competitive landscape
• Experience working in a multicultural business with multicultural clients
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience including a business development background in the asset management industry focused on Germany, Austria, Switzerland wholesale
• Readiness to be based in Munich and travel regularly across Europe
• Self-starting, entrepreneurial and resourceful–someone who “makes it happen” with a “can-do” attitude
• A collegial and collaborative team player
• Keen sense of personal accountability

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (FEIM) is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at FEIM, 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.