What we do:

First Eagle is an independent, privately owned investment management firm headquartered in New York with approximately $138 billion in assets under management (as of March 31, 2024). 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 Alternative Specialist to support the Alternative Sales strategy and to provide a wide range of alternative sales support services to Advisor Consultants/External Sales Directors, Internal Advisor Consultants, Business Development Consultants, and National Accounts Relationship Managers. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and organized, with a deep knowledge of alternative investments.

 
What you will do:

• Assist in the coordination of sales efforts for First Eagle’s Alternative Sales platform including interval funds, closed-end funds, BDCs, and other alternative investment strategies across channel (Wires, Independent and RIAs)
• Act as an alternative specialist resource for First Eagle’s US Wealth Solutions sales professionals on client calls and meetings with financial advisors
• Build new and maintain existing relationships with clients interested in alternative strategies in various territories across channel
• Support the Advisor Consultant/External Sales Director and their internal partner covering their territory to identify alternative sales opportunities
• Act as an alternative credit resource/expert on the internal sales desk with respect to alternative products on the platform
• Partner with Marketing and Product teams to help educate First Eagle sales professionals on alternative investment strategies and products
• Work across the firm with the Product, Marketing, Operations and Compliance teams on sales content, marketing materials, etc.

The qualities you should have:

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in finance, business, or economics
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably at a Private Equity, Direct Lending, and/or Credit Asset Manager firm
• Real estate equity or real estate debt background preferred
• Salesforce (or alternative CRM) experience preferred
• Must be a team player with the ability to work effectively in a team or independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to represent the firm professionally with internal and external contacts
• Ability to explain complex information clearly and simply
• Series 7 and 66 licenses required

Base Salary range: $150,000 to $170,000. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus and sales commissions. 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) 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.