Business Analyst

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 December 31, 2023). 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 $113 billion in assets under management (as of December 31, 2023). 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:
First Eagle Alternative Credit is seeking a Business Analyst to join the Infrastructure Technology team in New York or Chicago.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the below and have the following qualifications for this role.
What you will do:

• The Business Analyst will be involved in numerous projects at the firm that focus on process improvement and automation, which spans across all business units of the firm
• Key contributor to the implementation of a data warehouse, with a large focus on the reporting needs of the firm
• Complete business requirement documents for development team to use as instructional guides for development work
• UAT Testing - complete testing on development items for sign off to move to Production.
• Most work is centered around process improvement/automation of tasks. This requires a high level of attention to detail, needing to have a full command of the current process for the team to move forward accordingly. Need to feel comfortable asking questions to ensure business analyses are capturing the full scope of the needs.

The qualities you should have:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of relevant experience as a Business Analyst at an asset manager or financial institution
• Ability to work autonomously or in teams with minimal supervision
• Proven analytical and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments, reprioritizing as needed
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Comfortable communicating with co-workers at all levels of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Curious/investigative mindset, willing to dig through complex business processes and needs
• Willingness to put in extra time to complete deliverables when needed

Base Salary range: $105,000-$130,000. 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, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.