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SalaryWhat 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 Investments is seeking an Institutional Services AVP or VP to join our Institutional and International Wealth Management (IWM) team, to support our business development and client service efforts. The AVP/VP will provide deputy coverage to the Head of Institutional and IWM Services, contribute to the team’s core operations, and oversee key projects that focus on process improvement and automation. In addition, you will collaborate and build relationships with other internal departments – including Operations, Legal and Compliance, Finance, and Investment teams. This position will provide broad exposure to our institutional investment management business and our investment strategies.
What you will do:
- Consultative support to the Head of Institutional and IWM Services including onboarding/offboarding of major client relationships, complex client requests, Investment Management Agreements, side letters, Subscription Agreements and Amendments
- Lead projects to institutionalize and build process as well as ad-hoc improvement projects including monitoring project schedules, budgets, and deliverables; track progress to meet deadlines
- Focus on process efficiency for all required data and documents to support the Institutional and International Wealth Management (IWM) team while tracking existing contractual obligations
- Proactively identify issues that may impact project deliverables and facilitate the evaluation of alternatives and solutions using a systematic, multi-step approach
- Work cross functionally to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and implement changes; analyze decisions and escalate more complex issues to senior management for resolution.
- Resolve client-related issues by strategizing and problem-solving with relevant internal teams, including Sales, Portfolio Operations, Investor Relations, Finance, Legal and Compliance
- Provide backup on the day-to-day operations, including subscription and redemption processes for separate accounts, mutual funds, and private funds; team flows, client onboardings and terminations
The qualities you should have:
- Undergraduate degree in finance, business, or related field
- At least 8+ years of financial services experience in client services within institutional asset management – including project management; operations background a plus
- Project management and creative problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Salesforce or Monday.com a plus
- Attention to detail with the organizational skills to multi-task well under tight deadlines
- Collaborative team player with a positive outlook and can-do attitude
- Keen sense of personal accountability, integrity, and work ethic
Base Salary range: $125,000 to $160,000. 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) 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.
